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MP-70/50 Series
Scoreboard Controller
User Guide
Document No.: 98-0002-29
Document Version: 2007.01
Effective with Firmware Version: 3.09
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
The term “IC” before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
RF Exposure
To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, this transmitter should only be used or installed at locations where there is at least 20 cm separation distance between the antenna and all persons.
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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 1
About the MP-70/50 Series ......................................................................................... 1
The MP-70, MP-72 and MP-73 ................................................................................ 2The MP-50, MP-52 and MP-53 ................................................................................ 2Wireless and Battery Features ................................................................................ 2
Battery option ........................................................................................................ 2Wireless Option .................................................................................................... 3
About This User Guide................................................................................................ 4Conventions used in this guide ................................................................................. 5Getting help ................................................................................................................. 6
Contacting the help desk ......................................................................................... 6Ordering items ......................................................................................................... 6
Necessary information ................................................................................................ 7Important Precautions ................................................................................................ 8
HARDWARE ....................................................................................................................... 9Setting up the MP-70/50 .............................................................................................. 9
MP-70 and MP-50 back panel views .................................................................. 10Optional Hand Switches (MP-70 only) ................................................................... 11
To Enable or Disable MiClock™ Remote Switch ................................................ 11Turning on the MP-70/50 ........................................................................................... 12
Programming the MP-70/50 ................................................................................... 12COMMON FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................... 13
TIME IN Switch ...................................................................................................... 13CLOCK SET Key ................................................................................................... 14
Updating the score .................................................................................................... 15Tracking periods ....................................................................................................... 16Sounding the horn .................................................................................................... 16Operating the shot/field timer hand switch (MP-70 only) ....................................... 16Timeouts .................................................................................................................... 18
Timeout timer & alternate 2nd timeout (30 sec.) .................................................... 18Correcting a mistake ................................................................................................. 19Using the shifted functions ...................................................................................... 19
T.O.D. .................................................................................................................... 19NEW GAME ........................................................................................................... 20CLK. UP/DN .......................................................................................................... 20BLANK ................................................................................................................... 20YES and NO .......................................................................................................... 20NEXT ..................................................................................................................... 20ESC ....................................................................................................................... 20SET INTERVAL ON/OFF ....................................................................................... 211ST & 10 ................................................................................................................ 21BAT/RF .................................................................................................................. 21Dimming the scoreboard ........................................................................................ 21
BASKETBALL ................................................................................................................... 22Sport-specific settings for basketball...................................................................... 22
FIBA rules (for international basketball) ................................................................. 23Auto Period Advance (FIBA rules-only question) ................................................... 23
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Countdown clock ................................................................................................... 23Tenths of seconds clock ........................................................................................ 23Auto horn ............................................................................................................... 23Clock set to ............................................................................................................ 23Break set to ........................................................................................................... 23Overtime set to ...................................................................................................... 24Bonus fouls ............................................................................................................ 24Maximum team fouls .............................................................................................. 24Timeout to scoreboard ........................................................................................... 24Timeout timer to ..................................................................................................... 24Alternate 2nd timeout time ..................................................................................... 24Alternate 2nd timeout warning horn ....................................................................... 24Number of timeouts left .......................................................................................... 24Transparent Timer ................................................................................................. 25Tenths of a Second Transparent Timer ................................................................. 25Timer 1A Clock Timer (MP-70 only)....................................................................... 25Timer 1B Clock Timer (MP-70 only)....................................................................... 25Timer 2 Clock Timer (MP-70 only) ......................................................................... 25Foul memory .......................................................................................................... 25Points memory (MP-70 only) ................................................................................. 25Enter lineup (MP-70 only) ...................................................................................... 25Timer set to (MP-70 only) ...................................................................................... 26
FIBA rules explained ................................................................................................. 27
FIBA Auto Per. Advance sequence ....................................................................... 27Operating the control in a basketball game ............................................................ 28
Entering team lineups (MP-70 only)....................................................................... 28Controlling the possession lights ........................................................................... 28Controlling the bonus lights ................................................................................... 28Setting the shot timer (MP-70 only) ....................................................................... 29Setting the transparent timer color ......................................................................... 30
Set game clock color........................................................................................... 30Set shot clock color ............................................................................................. 30Set goal light color .............................................................................................. 30
Displaying player statistics (MP-70 only) ............................................................... 30Removing a player from the game ...................................................................... 31Mass player substitution ..................................................................................... 31
Updating score/tracking player points (MP-70 only) .............................................. 32Tracking fouls (MP-70 only) ................................................................................... 32Correcting player statistics (MP-70 only) ............................................................... 33
FOOTBALL ....................................................................................................................... 35Sport-specific settings for football .......................................................................... 35
Update yardage ..................................................................................................... 35Minutes tens to connector 2 ................................................................................... 36Countdown clock ................................................................................................... 36Tenths of seconds clock ........................................................................................ 36Auto horn ............................................................................................................... 36Timeout to scoreboard ........................................................................................... 36Timer set #1 and #2 (MP-70 only) ......................................................................... 37Clock set to ............................................................................................................ 37Break set to ........................................................................................................... 37
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Overtime set to ...................................................................................................... 37Timeout timer set to ............................................................................................... 37Number of timeouts left .......................................................................................... 37Video Character Generator .................................................................................... 37
Operating the control in a football game ................................................................. 38
Operating the possession lights ............................................................................. 38Display yardage ..................................................................................................... 38
Update the down number .................................................................................... 38Update yards to go ............................................................................................. 38First down ........................................................................................................... 39
HOCKEY ........................................................................................................................... 40Sport-specific settings for hockey ........................................................................... 40
Enter penalty times ................................................................................................ 40Interval timer on ..................................................................................................... 4110’ Penalty Spots ................................................................................................... 41Countdown clock ................................................................................................... 41Tenths of seconds clock ........................................................................................ 42Auto horn ............................................................................................................... 42Timer set to (MP-70 only) ...................................................................................... 42Timeout to scoreboard ........................................................................................... 42Clock set to ............................................................................................................ 42Break set to ........................................................................................................... 42Overtime set to ...................................................................................................... 42Timeout timer set to ............................................................................................... 42Number of timeouts left .......................................................................................... 43Goal Lights ............................................................................................................ 43Video Character Generator .................................................................................... 43
Operating the control in a hockey game ................................................................. 43
Displaying shots on goal ........................................................................................ 43Manually controlling goal indicators ....................................................................... 44Entering penalties .................................................................................................. 44
Entering single penalties ..................................................................................... 44Entering multiple penalties ..................................................................................... 45
Entering two penalties with plus keys ................................................................. 45Entering Other penalties ..................................................................................... 46Cancel individual penalties ................................................................................. 47Edit or clear penalties ......................................................................................... 47Tracking penalties ............................................................................................... 48
Using the interval timer .......................................................................................... 48WRESTLING ..................................................................................................................... 49
Sport-specific settings for wrestling ....................................................................... 49
Countdown clock ................................................................................................... 50Tenths of seconds clock ........................................................................................ 50Auto horn ............................................................................................................... 50Timeout to scoreboard ........................................................................................... 50Clock set to ............................................................................................................ 50Break set to ........................................................................................................... 50Overtime set to ...................................................................................................... 50Timeout timer set to ............................................................................................... 50Injury time .............................................................................................................. 51
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Number of timeouts left .......................................................................................... 51Operating the control in a wrestling match ............................................................. 51
Displaying match weight ........................................................................................ 51Controlling the time-advantage clock ..................................................................... 51Displaying previous match scores ......................................................................... 52Displaying match points ......................................................................................... 52
SOCCER ........................................................................................................................... 53Sport-specific Settings for Soccer ........................................................................... 53
Minutes Tens to Connector 2 (board type 26) ....................................................... 54FIFA Clock ............................................................................................................. 54Countdown Clock................................................................................................... 54Tenths of Seconds Clock ....................................................................................... 54Auto Horn .............................................................................................................. 55Timeout to Scoreboard .......................................................................................... 55Clock Set To .......................................................................................................... 55Break Set To .......................................................................................................... 55Overtime Set To..................................................................................................... 55Timeout Timer Set To ............................................................................................ 55Number of Timeouts Left ....................................................................................... 55Video Character Generator .................................................................................... 55
Operating the Control in a Soccer Game ................................................................ 56
Corner Kicks .......................................................................................................... 56Shots on Goal ........................................................................................................ 56Penalties ................................................................................................................ 56
Cancelling individual penalties ............................................................................ 57Saves ..................................................................................................................... 57
VOLLEYBALL ................................................................................................................... 58Sport-specific settings for volleyball ....................................................................... 58
Countdown clock ................................................................................................... 58Tenths of seconds clock ........................................................................................ 58Auto horn ............................................................................................................... 59Timeout to scoreboard ........................................................................................... 59Clock set to ............................................................................................................ 59Break set to ........................................................................................................... 59Overtime set to ...................................................................................................... 59Timeout timer set to ............................................................................................... 59Number of timeouts left .......................................................................................... 59Video Character Generator .................................................................................... 59
Operating the control in a volleyball game ............................................................. 60
Controlling the service indicators ........................................................................... 60Displaying games won ........................................................................................... 60Displaying the game number ................................................................................. 60Moving previous volleyball set scores down to lower scoreboard panel ................ 61Editing the previous set scores .............................................................................. 61
TRACK .............................................................................................................................. 62Sport-specific settings for track .............................................................................. 62
Minutes tens to connector 2 ................................................................................... 63Omega PowerTime ................................................................................................ 63FinishLynx ............................................................................................................. 64
Operating in Manual Mode ........................................................................................ 64
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Displaying the event number ................................................................................. 64Displaying the heat number ................................................................................... 65Entering lane and place information ...................................................................... 65Displaying event results ......................................................................................... 65FinishLynx installation and setup ........................................................................... 66
FinishLynx Installation......................................................................................... 66FinishLynx Setup ................................................................................................ 66
BASEBALL ........................................................................................................................ 67Sport-specific settings for baseball ......................................................................... 68
Single-press balls, strikes, outs ............................................................................. 68Automatic score totaling ........................................................................................ 68Countdown clock ................................................................................................... 68Auto horn ............................................................................................................... 68Clock set to (hours or minutes/seconds) ................................................................ 68Pitch timer .............................................................................................................. 69Timer set #1 and #2 (MP-70 only) ......................................................................... 69Pitch Speed Sensor ............................................................................................... 69
Operating the control in a baseball game ............................................................... 70
Updating the inning number ................................................................................... 70Alternating display of innings/game clock .............................................................. 70Tracking the score by inning .................................................................................. 70Balls, strikes, and outs ........................................................................................... 71Tracking pitch count ............................................................................................... 71
Clear pitch count ................................................................................................. 71Indicating the team and player at bat ..................................................................... 72Clearing ball, strike and at bat ............................................................................... 72Updating hits .......................................................................................................... 72Updating runs ........................................................................................................ 72Tracking errors....................................................................................................... 73Reading baseball scoreboard clocks ..................................................................... 73
LACROSSE ...................................................................................................................... 74Sport-specific settings for lacrosse ........................................................................ 74
Countdown clock ................................................................................................... 75Tenths of seconds clock ........................................................................................ 75Auto horn ............................................................................................................... 75Timeout to scoreboard ........................................................................................... 75Timer set to (MP-70 only) ...................................................................................... 75Clock set to ............................................................................................................ 75Break set to ........................................................................................................... 75Overtime set to ...................................................................................................... 75Timeout timer set to ............................................................................................... 75Number of timeouts left .......................................................................................... 76
Operating the control in a lacrosse game ............................................................... 76
Operating the possession lights ............................................................................. 76Shots on Goal ........................................................................................................ 76Penalties ................................................................................................................ 76
Cancelling individual penalties ............................................................................ 77Edit or clear penalties ......................................................................................... 77
Saves ..................................................................................................................... 78TEAM NAMES .................................................................................................................. 79
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Team name displays (MP-70 only) ........................................................................ 79MP-70/50 WIRELESS OPTION ........................................................................................ 82
Setting up the wireless connection ......................................................................... 82
Selecting transmission modes ............................................................................... 83High and low power modes ................................................................................. 84
Viewing your settings ............................................................................................. 84Changing your settings .......................................................................................... 84
High power transmit ............................................................................................ 84All scoreboards ................................................................................................... 85Select channel .................................................................................................... 85
Selecting channels................................................................................................. 85Receiver card location ........................................................................................ 85Locating channel switch on receiver card ........................................................... 86Verifying your channel selection ......................................................................... 87Verifying scoreboard signal lock ......................................................................... 87
Turning wireless off ................................................................................................ 87General wireless operating guidelines .................................................................... 88Operating wireless under special circumstances .................................................. 89
Mixing wireless and conventional cable hookups .................................................. 90Power-up sequence for multiple controls ............................................................... 91Synchronizing transmission modes ....................................................................... 91Avoiding potential problems with multiple controls................................................. 93Operating the MP-70/50 in Relay Mode ................................................................. 95
Wireless Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 96
Radio Frequency Interference ............................................................................... 96Cell filter kits ....................................................................................................... 96
Scoreboard not picking up radio signal .................................................................. 97Final wireless control considerations ..................................................................... 98
MP-72/52 G2 WIRELESS OPTION ................................................................................... 99Setting up the wireless (G2) connection ............................................................... 100
Antenna (G2) ....................................................................................................... 100Range (G2) .......................................................................................................... 100
Scoreboard Operation (G2) .................................................................................... 101
Viewing Your Transmitter Settings (G2) .............................................................. 101Changing Your Transmitter Settings (G2) ............................................................ 102
Selecting channels (G2) .................................................................................... 103Changing the receiver channel (G2) .................................................................... 104
Receiver card location ...................................................................................... 104Locating channel switch on receiver card (G2) ................................................. 105Verifying your channel selection (G2) ............................................................... 105Verifying scoreboard signal lock (G2) ............................................................... 105
General wireless (G2) operating guidelines .......................................................... 106Operating wireless (G2) under special circumstances ........................................ 107
Mixing wireless & conventional cable hookups (G2) ............................................ 107Power-up sequence for multiple controls (G2) ..................................................... 108Synchronizing transmission modes (G2) ............................................................. 109Avoiding potential problems with multiple controls (G2) ...................................... 110Operating the MP-72/52 in Relay Mode (G2) ...................................................... 111
Wireless troubleshooting (G2) ............................................................................... 112
Radio Frequency Interference (G2) ..................................................................... 112
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Scoreboard not picking up radio signal (G2) ........................................................ 112Final wireless control considerations (G2) ........................................................... 113
Control Transmitter DIP Switch Settings (G2) ..................................................... 114Scoreboard Receiver DIP Switch Settings (G2) .................................................. 114
MP-73/53 G3 WIRELESS OPTION ................................................................................. 115G3 wireless features ............................................................................................... 116Setting up the G3 wireless connection .................................................................. 117
Antenna (G3) ....................................................................................................... 117Range (G3) .......................................................................................................... 118Factory presets (G3) ............................................................................................ 118
Connecting to the scoreboard (G3) ....................................................................... 119Scoreboard G3 settings .......................................................................................... 120
Set scoreboard group number (G3) ..................................................................... 120Wireless method ............................................................................................... 120Direct connection method ................................................................................. 121
Set scoreboard type (G3) .................................................................................... 121Display the Scoreboard Type (G3) ...................................................................... 122Receiver card location (G3) ................................................................................. 122Display scoreboard transceiver software version (G3) ........................................ 122
Control G3 settings ................................................................................................. 123
Viewing your G3 transmitter settings ................................................................... 123Set scoreboard type (G3) .................................................................................... 123Set group number (G3) ........................................................................................ 123Reset to Factory G3 Settings ............................................................................... 124
General G3 wireless operating guidelines ............................................................ 124Operating G3 wireless under special circumstances........................................... 125
Mixing wireless & conventional cable hookups (G3) ............................................ 125Avoiding potential problems with multiple controls (G3) ...................................... 125Power-up sequence for multiple controls ............................................................. 126Two scoreboards to single control ....................................................................... 126Four (4) controls for four (4) scoreboards ............................................................ 127Multiple Courts to Single Control ......................................................................... 128Multiple Courts to Split or Single Control ............................................................. 129
Wireless Troubleshooting (G3) .............................................................................. 130
Radio Frequency Interference (G3) ..................................................................... 130Scoreboard not picking up radio signal (G3) ........................................................ 131
Final wireless control considerations (G3) ........................................................... 131
BATTERY OPTION ......................................................................................................... 132LED Power Meter ..................................................................................................... 133
Remaining time of operation ................................................................................ 133Power Meter Button................................................................................................. 134Micro USB Charging Port ....................................................................................... 134
To charge the battery ........................................................................................... 134Charging time ...................................................................................................... 135
Battery routine maintenance .................................................................................. 135Battery storage ........................................................................................................ 136Battery control safety and precautions ................................................................. 136
LOCK/UNLOCK MODE ................................................................................................... 137Lock the control ...................................................................................................... 137
Features not locked ............................................................................................. 137
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Locked features ................................................................................................... 137Unlock the control ................................................................................................... 138
PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM SETTINGS.................................................................. 139Programming Sequence ......................................................................................... 140Adjusting System Settings ..................................................................................... 140
Scoreboard type .................................................................................................. 140System settings for Baseball ............................................................................... 141
Settings for baseball board type 31 & 35 .......................................................... 141Settings for baseball board types 31, 33, 35 & 39 ............................................ 141Settings for baseball board type 34 .................................................................. 141Settings for baseball board types 34, 35 & 39 .................................................. 142Settings for baseball board types 34 & 35 ........................................................ 142
MP-70 and MP-69 data outputs ........................................................................... 142Time of day clock ................................................................................................. 143Exiting system settings ........................................................................................ 143
Boards supported ................................................................................................... 144
SELECTING AND CHANGING SPORTS ....................................................................... 148Selecting a sport ..................................................................................................... 148Sport codes .............................................................................................................. 148Saving a configuration ............................................................................................ 158
Changing keypad insert ....................................................................................... 159CONFIGURATIONS ........................................................................................................ 160
Load a configuration ............................................................................................... 160Delete a configuration ............................................................................................. 160Delete all configurations ......................................................................................... 161Edit a configuration ................................................................................................. 161
SEGMENT TIMER OPERATION .................................................................................... 162Purpose of the Segment Timer .............................................................................. 162Program Mode for Segment Timer ......................................................................... 162Running Segment Mode ......................................................................................... 164
Activate the Segment Timer ................................................................................ 164Segments ............................................................................................................ 164Breaks ................................................................................................................. 165Exiting Segment Timer ........................................................................................ 165
Designing segment training intervals ................................................................... 166
TEST MODE ................................................................................................................... 167Entering TEST mode ............................................................................................... 167Exit test mode .......................................................................................................... 167Team name testing .................................................................................................. 167
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................... 169Nothing appears on the scoreboard ...................................................................... 169Scoreboard does not respond ............................................................................... 169
DOCUMENTATION CHANGE REQUEST ...................................................................... 170WARRANTY.................................................................................................................... 171
Introduction
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INTRODUCTION
ABOUT THE MP-70/50 SERIES This manual describes the use of six (6) Trans-Lux/Fair-Play scoreboard controls:
MP-70 Wired Control
MP-50 Wired Control
MP-72 G2 Wireless Control (August 2008)
MP-52 G2 Wireless Control (August 2008)
MP-73 G3 Wireless Control (January 2011)
MP-53 G3 Wireless Control (January 2011)
The MP-72/73 and MP-52/53 can run Trans-Lux/Fair-Play scoreboards remotely. Our controls allow you to keep up with sports timing and scoring demands that require quickness and accuracy. Each controller’s versatility makes it effective in a wide variety of sports. Some common features of the MP-70/50 Series include:
Storage for up to six different sports and scoreboard configurations for
ease of operation and flexibility.
Hour countdown clock function allows some baseball scoreboards to
count down hours, not just minutes.
Jumping clock feature that allows 1/10th of a second to be displayed on
scoreboards in the last minute of the game. At that time, the seconds
“jump” to the left and the 1/10th seconds display on the right.
A memory circuit that retains game information in case of loss of power.
Easy-to-read, two-line LCD information display on the control that shows
time and other data by instant recall.
Changeable, sport-specific color-coded inserts that can be used for
various specific sports.
Automatic horn, to signify end of period or game, which can be turned on
or off.
Multiple time-out times offered for basketball.
Scoreboard lamp TEST mode for ease of scoreboard service.
Both the MP-70 and MP-50 are operated in identical fashion, but the MP-70 includes more features than the MP-50. The differences between the two products are discussed in more detail in the following section.
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THE MP-70, MP-72 AND MP-73
The MP-70 is the most popular Trans-Lux/Fair-Play scoreboard controller. It can operate all standard Trans-Lux/Fair-Play scoreboards. It includes the following features:
The wireless versions are MP-70 Wireless, MP-72 G2 Wireless and MP-
73 G3 Wireless.
Optional remote, hand-held control switches, which plug directly into the
MP-70/72/73, which are available for game clock, shot clock and field
timer control. (For more information on hand switches, see OPTIONAL
HAND SWITCHES (MP-70 ONLY) on page 11.
Capability to operate multiple scoreboards and shot timers
simultaneously. Electronic foul/point memory for basketball allows the
operator to enter up to the fouls and points for up to 15 players per team.
Team name data tracking (for more information, see TEAM NAMES on page 79).
THE MP-50, MP-52 AND MP-53
The MP-50 is a less expensive but easy-to-use controller which can run basic Trans-Lux/Fair-Play scoreboards that display a limited amount of information. The wireless versions are MP-50 Wireless, MP-52 G2 Wireless and MP-53 G3 Wireless.
Unlike the MP-70, the MP-50 cannot run basketball shot clocks, football field timers, or a hand switch connector that can be used for any sports. Because of these limitations, the MP-50 is most frequently used for baseball scoreboards; however, it can be used for other sports as well.
WIRELESS AND BATTERY FEATURES
Both the MP-70 and MP-50 are capable of wireless and battery options.
BATTERY OPTION
The battery-powered versions of the MP-70 and MP-50 provide flexibility, as you can use them indoors and outdoors in areas with limited electrical connections. Additional information can be found in Battery Option on page 132.
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WIRELESS OPTION
Controls with the wireless option are versatile and secure, without the need for wiring and cable conduit that is necessary for direct wired controls. The wireless controls are a good option for scoring on established playing fields when trenching for a direct wire connection is undesirable. Wireless also provides flexible control for indoor situations.
Trans-Lux/Fair-Play’s wireless controls use spread-spectrum technology to avoid interference with other electronic devices. The radio signal travels over a longer range - important for open playing fields - and the radio signal remains consistent to ensure game clock accuracy.
Some common wireless features include the following:
Factory-installed and tested transmitter (receiver and antenna).
Can run synchronized operation of two or more scoreboards from one
control, operating on the same channel.
Does not interfere with wireless LANs and personal computing devices
that use the 2.4GHz ISM band.
Operates normally, even in the presence of cellular telephones, pagers
and transmission towers.
Transmission range of at least 500 feet indoors, and 1,500 feet outdoors.
You can find more information on wireless controls at the chapter titled:
MP-70/50 WIRELESS OPTION on page 82.
MP-72/52 G2 WIRELESS OPTION on page 99.
MP-73/53 G3 WIRELESS OPTION on page 115.
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ABOUT THIS USER GUIDE
This User Guide will acquaint you with the MP-70/50 scoreboard controls. It includes chapters on:
Common Functions, such as updating the score, and tracking time
periods, on page 13
Setting up your control, on page 9
Sport-specific settings:
o Basketball on page 22
o Football on page 35
o Hockey on page 40
o Wrestling on page 49
o Soccer on page 53
o Volleyball on page 58
o Track on page 62
o Baseball on page 67
o Lacrosse on page 74
Entering team names on page 79
Wireless settings on page 99
Battery options and maintenance, on page 132
Programming and changing system settings, on page 139
Selecting and changing sports, on page 148
Troubleshooting, on page 169
Operating a control in TEST mode to test lamp circuits, on page 167
Loading configurations, on page 160
This User Guide can also be found at the Fair-Play product website. The following URL (website address) will take you to the online user guide: http://www.fair-play.com.
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CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS GUIDE
The following conventions are used throughout this manual to help you identify actions, terms, hints, notes, and warnings.
For clarity and brevity, the control functions discussed in this guide will
be referred to as MP-70/50, MP-70 or MP-50. Only when referring to the
Wireless G2 option will the reference change to MP-72/52, MP-72 or MP-
52.
ALL CAPITALIZED non-bold large text describes either
a. Modes of your control’s functionality, such as PROGRAM mode or
TEST mode; or
b. A message or prompt displayed on the control’s LCD.
Example: In PROGRAM mode, you will see the LCD display the message “CHANGE SPORT?”
BOXED BOLD & CAPITALIZED text – highlights buttons or switches
you must use to complete an action.
Example: Press the ENTER button to complete the action.
CROSS-REFERENCE small text – such as the blue color, all-capitalized
small text shown at left, indicates a cross-reference in another part of this
user guide.
Example: See INTRODUCTION on page 1 for the beginning of this chapter.
Note: A note, such as this one, provides additional information. It may also discuss other procedures to think about.
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GETTING HELP
If you experience trouble with your Trans-Lux/Fair-Play equipment and controller after reviewing this manual and following our installation information, you may want to consult a Trans-Lux/Fair-Play service representative in your Trans-Lux/Fair-Play dealer organization or call the Trans-Lux Help Desk for further assistance.
The Trans-Lux/Fair-Play Web site, www.fair-play.com, can help you find the dealer nearest to your location. The Trans-Lux Help Desk can be reached at (800) 462-2716.
CONTACTING THE HELP DESK
The Help Desk provides technical support and product assistance for all Trans-Lux and Fair-Play manufactured products during regular business hours. The Help Desk is organized to assist with all types of questions and issues, including:
Requests for Return Material Authorization of equipment to be repaired
Requests for Warranty Parts Exchange
Product selection and upgrade assistance.
When you call the Help Desk, you can expedite your calls by having the following information immediately available:
Sales order number.
Model number of sign.
Firmware version that you are running.
ORDERING ITEMS
Fair-Play always recommends that our customers retain an inventory of spare parts for “game day” emergency purposes. If you would like to order additional scoreboard components or controllers, please contact the Fair-Play Service Department at (800) 462-2716.
When contacting the Fair-Play Service Department, it is always helpful to have your scoreboard model number and sales order number information handy.
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NECESSARY INFORMATION
Before contacting Trans-Lux Fair-Play, please write down the information requested in the following spaces. This will help you answer questions your service representative may ask. In addition, locate the warranty information packaged with the MP-70/50 before calling.
Model Number
__________________________________________________________
Sales order number
__________________________________________________________
Name of company or dealer that Fair-Play equipment was purchased from:
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
Note: Power cord references throughout this manual are not applicable to battery models unless the battery charger is connected.
Read this manual thoroughly before setting up or operating the MP-
70/50.
Do not drop the MP-70/50
Avoid exposing the MP-70/50 to liquids or moisture.
Be sure the power cord is protected from hot surfaces, sharp edges and
anything else that could damage it.
For your safety, the MP-70/50 features a three-pronged, grounded power
cord. Connect this cord only to a standard 120-volt grounded outlet. If a
120-volt grounded outlet for a three-pronged plug is unavailable, have
one installed by a qualified electrician.
Unplug the MP-70/50 when it is not in use. To unplug it, grasp the plug at
the outlet; do not pull on the cord.
The MP-70/50 contains no user-serviceable parts. To avoid personal
injury or damage to the MP-70/50’s components, do not disassemble the
controller. Refer any repairs to a qualified technician.
When an extension cord is necessary, use only a three-pronged cord
with grounded, polarized connectors. Avoid placing the cord where
someone may trip over it or unplug it accidentally.
Do not expose the MP-70/50 to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures
for extended periods.
The MP-70/50 is not meant to operate in complete darkness. You will
need to have some ambient light to see the LCD screen.
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HARDWARE The figure below acquaints you with the control’s major components.
(Wireless control is shown).
Connect scoreboards, hand switches, and other devices to the MP-70/50 controller as shown on the following pages.
SETTING UP THE MP-70/50
It is vitally important to correctly connect the scoreboard, hand switch or other devices to the MP-70/50. Improperly connected equipment will not work as expected.
If you are using a controller equipped with the wireless option, refer to MP-72/52
G2 WIRELESS OPTION on page 99.
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MP-70 AND MP-50 BACK PANEL VIEWS
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OPTIONAL HAND SWITCHES (MP-70 ONLY)
Fair-Play offers the following optional hand switches for use with the MP-70/72 only.
Hand Switch Fair-Play Part Number
Shot timer (NFHS) HS-70
Shot timer (NCAA) HS-70-R2
Shot timer - for FIBA basketball rules HS-70-FIBA
Game clock with reset HC-70
Game clock with horn HH-70
Time advantage clock TA-70
When connecting a wired hand switch, refer to the drawing MP-70 AND MP-50
BACK PANEL VIEWS on page 10. In some cases, you can connect more than one hand switch to the MP-70/72 to at a time. The HC-70 and HH-70 hand switches listed above include a nine-pin adaptor, allowing you to connect another hand switch in a daisy-chain configuration.
TO ENABLE OR DISABLE MICLOCK™ REMOTE SWITCH
MiClock™ Wireless G2 Game Clock Remote model MC-10 is compatible only to MP-72-2211 or MP-72-2213 (firmware version 2.25 or greater).
Note: Older wireless MP-70 or MP-72 models can be exchanged or upgraded at the factory. Compatibility with MiClock requires wiring modifications and firmware upgrades to the MP-72 (version 2.25+) and firmware upgrade to the Wireless G2 transmitter.
1. The MP-72, MiClock™ and the scoreboard receiver must be set to thesame RF channel.
a. For MP-72 refer to SCOREBOARD OPERATION (G2) on page 101.
b. For MiClock refer to FACTORY SETTINGS of the MICLOCK QUICK
REFERENCE Guide PN 98-2008-02.
2. Turn ON the MP-72.
3. Set the TIME IN-OUT switch to TIME OUT position.
4. Hold down the Shift key while pressing the 1 key. The bottom line of theLCD displays “MiClock ON? Y/N”.
a. Press 4 (Y) to use only the MiClock Remote Switch and disable MP-72 TIME IN-OUT Switch, or
b. Press 6 (N) to use only the MP-72 TIME IN-OUT switch.
5. To reset the Game Clock, refer to CLOCK SET KEY on page 14.
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TURNING ON THE MP-70/50
Before turning on the MP-70/50, verify that it is connected to a standard 120-volt grounded outlet. See IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS on page 8.
The controller’s ON/OFF switch is located at the rear of the console. Move this switch to the ON position. The MP-70/50 displays the start-up message. (The version number may be different from the one shown here.)
PROGRAMMING THE MP-70/50
The MP-70/50 control’s system settings must be properly programmed (configured) or it will not operate correctly!
Before turning on your control, carefully read and understand the instructions in PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM SETTINGS on page 139 and in SELECTING AND
CHANGING SPORTS on page 148.
- TRANS-LUX -MP-70, VER.X.XX
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COMMON FUNCTIONS Certain functions of the MP-70/50 are common to all sports. You should become familiar with these functions before proceeding to the chapters discussing specific sports applications.
Operating the clock
TIME IN SWITCH
The TIME IN switch allows you to start and stop the clock. You can also start
and stop the clock with an optional hand switch.
When the clock is stopped, the Time Out
symbol appears on the LCD display.
When the clock is running (TIME IN), an up or down arrow on the LCD display indicates the direction in which the clock is counting. In the example shown, the clock is counting up.
If you want to change the clock direction, follow these steps:
1. With the clock stopped, press and hold SHIFT while
pressing CLK. UP/DN .
2. At the COUNT UP or COUNT DOWN prompt, press and
hold SHIFT while pressing YES .
SC 60.0 0:57.0 - SOCCER -
SC 60.0 0:57.0 - SOCCER -
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CLOCK SET KEY
The CLOCK SET key allows you to set the clock for game, break, and
overtime periods. This key is unavailable while the clock is running; stop the clock before pressing it. With the clock stopped, follow these steps:
1. Press CLOCK SET repeatedly to cycle
through the screens shown on the followingpages:
2. After selecting the period for which you aresetting the clock, verify the duration shown iscorrect. If you need to change the duration,enter a new time on the numeric keypad.
3. Press ENTER to set the clock to the period
type and duration indicated on the LCD display.
The first two characters on the top line of the LCD display indicate which period type is currently selected (BK for break, OT for overtime, HT for halftime, and the two-character sport code for regular game periods). Letters will flash for PG, (pre-game) HT (halftime) and BK (break) periods.
Note: If you are operating the clock with hand switch, the TIME IN switch on
the MP-70/50 must be in the time out position. Before attempting to reset
the clock with the hand switch, be sure the TIME IN switches on both
the MP-70/50 and hand switch are in the time out position.
Note: On Baseball scoreboards that feature game clock, you have the option of operating the clock in HOURS mode. This must be enabled in the
CHANGE SPORT settings. See SELECTING AND CHANGING SPORTS on
page 148 and BASEBALL on page 67 for more information on baseball
settings.
When HOURS mode is ON: Enter hours and minutes in CLOCK SET.
When HOURS mode is OFF: Enter minutes and seconds in CLOCK SET.
BB 10.0 20:00. SET CLK.20:00.0
BB 10.0 00:00 SET O.T. 5:00
BB 10.0 20:00. SET BRK.15:00.0
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UPDATING THE SCORE
Follow these steps to enter or update the score:
1. Press HOME SCORE or VISITOR SCORE .
2. Press one of the following keys to adjust the score by the increment
indicated: +1 , +2 , +3 , -1 .
Or
1. Press HOME SCORE or VISITOR SCORE .
2. On the numeric keypad, enter the new score and then press ENTER .
Note: When you are using the foul memory and points memory features in basketball, the process of updating the score is slightly different. See
UPDATING SCORE/TRACKING PLAYER POINTS (MP-70 ONLY) on page
32. If hockey is the selected sport and your installation is equipped withgoal indicator lights, the corresponding indicator will automatically
illuminate for 15 seconds if the +1 key is used to advance either the
home or visitor score.
Note: If the sport you are running is hockey, and you are using the numeric keypad to manually adjust your hockey scores, then the goal lights must
be turned on and off manually (see MANUALLY CONTROLLING GOAL
INDICATORS on page 44.
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TRACKING PERIODS
Follow these steps to enter or update the period number:
1. Press PERIOD .
2. Press one of the following keys to adjust the period number by increment
indicated +1 , +2 , +3 or -1 .
Or
1. Press PERIOD .
2. On the numeric keypad, enter the period number and then
press ENTER .
SOUNDING THE HORN
You can sound the horn at any time by pressing the HORN button.
You can also set the horn to AUTO HORN mode. In this mode, the horn automatically sounds for five seconds at the end of each period. Press
the AUTO HORN key to turn this feature on or off.
The AUTO HORN light to the right of the LCD display indicates that this mode is active.
Note: If you wish to shut off the horn before it finishes its five-second sounding, put the control in TIME OUT mode. The horn will then turn off instantly.
OPERATING THE SHOT/FIELD TIMER HAND SWITCH
(MP-70 ONLY)
Unless stated otherwise, this section of the instructions refer only to the use of the hand switch for operating the shot/field timer feature of the MP-70. You must have an HS-70 (NFHS) or HS-70-R2 (NCAA) hand switch to start, stop and reset the shot/field timer. The time remaining appears on the top line of the MP-70 LCD display next to the two digit sport code.
Note: For basketball operation, the shot/field timer is interlocked to the game clock and will not count down when the game clock is stopped.
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For Normal Default Timer operation:
1. Turn on the TIME IN switch.
2. Press and hold down the RESET button to reset the shot timer.
3. Release the RESET button to start the shot timer.
For NCAA Football 25 Sec Timer operation:
1. Turn off the TIME IN switch.
2. Press twice on the RESET button. The display should show 25
seconds.
3. Turn on the TIME IN switch to start timer countdown.
Note: The 25 second timer feature is only available on football and versions V2.23d and above only. It can be used when a media timeout is called during a televised NCAA football game.
For NCAA Basketball 15 Sec Timer operation:
1. Turn off the TIME IN switch.
2. Press twice on the RESET button. The display should show 15
seconds.
3. Turn on the TIME IN switch to start timer countdown.
Note: The 15 second timer feature is only available on basketball and version V2.26 and above only. It is intended for use when there is an intentionally kicked or fisted ball with 14 seconds or less on the shot/field timer.
To set a different timer value from the default timer settings:
1. Turn off the TIME IN switch.
2. On the MP-70 keypad, press SET TIMER/T.O.D.
3. On the MP-70 numeric keypad, enter a two-digit time and then
press ENTER .
4. Turn on the TIME IN switch to start the timer countdown.
Note: The preceding steps can change the reset time only for a single resetevent and does not change the default timer setting held in permanent memory. To change the default setting, refer to the sport-specific setting for the appropriate sport.
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TIMEOUTS
The clock must be stopped before you can begin a timeout.
To change the duration of the timeout timer or to program the timeouttimer to appear on the scoreboard, see the sport-specific settings.
The horn sounds at the end of the timeout only if the timer has been setto appear on the scoreboard. Depending on the sport and sport-specificsetting, a warning horn may sound before the timeout ends.
TIMEOUT TIMER & ALTERNATE 2ND TIMEOUT (30 SEC.)
Follow these steps if a timeout is called during a game.
1. Press the TIME IN switch to Time Out position – this stops the (game)
clock. On the LCD display, the timeout indicator replaces the
time-in or arrow indicator.
2. Select the team to be charged with the
timeout: HOME TIMEOUT or VISITOR TIMEOUT button.
Press button once for the full timeout or press twice for an alternate 2nd timeout.
The timeout duration is indicated in parenthesis on the far left 2nd line of the LCD display while the number of full timeouts left (T.O.L.) is indicated on the far right.
Note: The alternate timeout is used in basketball.
3. Press -1 to start the timeout timer and subtract a timeout from the
timeouts (T.O.L.) counter.
If it is necessary to stop the timeout timer, press -1 again.
4. Press the TIME IN switch to Time In position to resume the game
clock.
BB 60.0 8:00. (60)V.T.O. 1
BB 60.0 8:00.00 (30) V. TIMEOUT
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CORRECTING A MISTAKE
If you make a mistake while entering a number on the numeric keypad,
press CLR . Then enter the number again and press ENTER .
Note: If you press ENTER before correcting the mistake, the incorrect value
takes effect. You must enter the information again as instructed in the appropriate section of this manual.
USING THE SHIFTED FUNCTIONS
A green background on the keypads denotes the shifted functions. You must
press and hold the SHIFT key to use these functions. The shifted functions
include the following:
T.O.D.
This function allows you to display or hide the time of day on the scoreboard game clock.
On most scoreboard models, if you use the Time of Day function, the
Time of Day will show in the clock area, and the remaining scoreboard
digits will blank.
However, beginning with firmware version 2.15, the Time of Day function
can simultaneously run during a game for scoreboard types 27 and 28.
This is also true for scoreboard type 31 - but only if used with scoreboard
model number BA-7200.
To display the time of day,
press SHIFT + T.O.D. and respond with YES to
the prompt T.O.D. CLOCK? Y/N. The display will then show SET TOD CLK, and either 12HR or 24HR, whichever has been selected in the SYSTEM level of programming.
Next, press the CLOCK SET key. A six-digit entry
field will appear on the bottom half of the LCD. Use the numeric keypad to set the correct hours, minutes and
seconds then press the ENTER key to conclude this
process and send time of day to the scoreboard. T.O.D.
is not dependent upon the TIME IN switch setting. To
resume display of the game clock,
press SHIFT + T.O.D. and respond with NO .
BB 28.0 0:00. T.O.D.CLOCK? Y/N
BB 28.0 0:00. -TOD CLOCK- 12HR
BB 28.0 0:00. SET TOD 00:00:00
BB 28.0 0:00. SET TOD 09:27:00
BB TOD 9:27
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NEW GAME
The MP-70/50 retains the data from the last game it was used for in memory. This is a precaution in case of power failure.
To clear that data and reset the controller to the default values you have specified for the selected sport, follow one of the following two procedures.
1. Press SHIFT + NEW GAME .
2. At the NEW GAME prompt, press YES
or
3. Hold down the CLR key while turning on the control.
CLK. UP/DN
This key lets you change the direction of the game clock. See OPERATING THE
CLOCK on page 13 for further information.
BLANK
The BLANK key allows you to blank selected digits on the scoreboard. Follow
these steps:
1. Press the key corresponding to the value you want to blank. Forexample, if you want to blank the region of the scoreboard displaying the
home team’s score, press HOME SCORE .
2. Press SHIFT + BLANK .
YES AND NO
The YES and NO keys allow you to respond to prompts on the LCK display.
In system settings, you do not need to press SHIFT to use these keys. In
normal operating mode, however, you must press and hold SHIFT while
pressing YES or NO .
NEXT
In system settings, the NEXT key lets you skip the current prompt without
changing the corresponding value.
ESC
If you enter system settings by mistake, press ESC to skip directly to the QUIT
prompt. This prevents inadvertent changes to the MP-70/50’s system or sport-specific settings.
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SET INTERVAL ON/OFF
This key is available only on the hockey keypad insert with the MP-70/50 programmed to operate a hockey scoreboard. Press this key while
holding SHIFT to turn the hockey interval timer on or off. If you want to change
the duration of the interval timer, press this key without holding SHIFT .
See INTERVAL timer on on page 41 for additional information on the interval timer.
1ST & 10
This key is available only on the football keypad insert with the MP-70 programmed to operate a football scoreboard. Pressing this key while
holding SHIFT automatically sets the DOWN and YARDS TO GO values to the
1st & 10 in first down situations. Follow these steps:
1. Press SHIFT + 1st&10 .
2. At the BALL ON prompt, type in which yard line the ball is on and
press ENTER .
BAT/RF
Press the BAT/RF key to display the radio transmitter settings. See MP-70/50
WIRELESS OPTION on page 82 or MP-72/52 G2 WIRELESS OPTION on page 99 and BATTERY OPTION on page 132 for additional details.
DIMMING THE SCOREBOARD
Note: This function is not available with indoor sports.
Outdoor scoreboards are easier to read if they are bright in the daylight and dim
at night. The MP-70/50 offer four brightness levels; press BRI.DIM to cycle
through them.
Note: If scoreboard outputs 1 and 2 are both set to transmit MP-69 data, only two brightness levels are available.
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BASKETBALL If basketball is not the sport currently selected on the MP-70/50, or if you want to change the controller’s settings for basketball, see SELECTING AND CHANGING
SPORTS on page 148.
You should also verify that the controller has been programmed to use the correct scoreboard type and data format as instructed in PROGRAMMING THE
SYSTEM SETTINGS on page 139.
SPORT-SPECIFIC SETTINGS FOR BASKETBALL
When you select basketball as instructed on see SELECTING AND CHANGING
SPORTS on page 148, the MP-70/50 presents you with the sport-specific setting options in the sequence outlined on the following pages. When you adjust these settings, the MP-70/50 stores your selections in permanent memory. Your settings become active each time you select basketball in the future.
The sequence shown on the following pages presents you with all of theoptions you could encounter while programming sports-specific settings.However, these options presented to you may vary, depending upon thetype of your control (MP-70 or MP-50), the version number of thefirmware in your control, the two-digit board type that you’ve selected,and your scoreboard model, or whether your basketball game is takingplace according to FIBA or North American rules. Hence, not all of theoptions outlined in this chapter may appear on your control.
As you run through the following programming sequence, and you find
the need to back up to a previous programming option earlier in the
sequence, you can back up by selecting SHIFT + 8 .
You may skip a prompt by pressing the NEXT key. This will advance
you to the next prompt, but will save the existing settings of your current
prompt without making any changes. However, Fair-Play advises that
you respond YES or NO to all prompts, so that you have made all of
the appropriate selections for your sports event.
You may exit the programming sequence at any time by pressing
the ESC key. This will take you to the Quit prompt.
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FIBA RULES (FOR INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL)
The first prompt you will see is one for FIBA basketball rules, which are used by the International Basketball Federation. North American users of the MP-70/50 control who are not using FIBA rules should
answer NO to this prompt. Further information on FIBA basketball rules are
described FIBA RULES EXPLAINED on page 27.
Note: If you choose the FIBA rules options, the prompts you see on your LCD screen will vary from the list of all prompts shown in this chapter.
AUTO PERIOD ADVANCE (FIBA RULES-ONLY QUESTION)
If you have chosen FIBA rules, you will see the AUTO PERIOD ADVANCE prompt next. The AUTO PERIOD ADVANCE feature includes a series of pre-set period and break times that the MP-70/50 controller will run automatically. You can read more on this option at FIBA AUTO PER. ADVANCE
SEQUENCE on page 27.
COUNTDOWN CLOCK
Press YES if you want the clock to count down
or NO if you want the clock to count up.
TENTHS OF SECONDS CLOCK
To display tenths of seconds in the last minute of play,
press YES . This setting is unavailable if the clock is
counting up.
Note: On a four-digit game clock (MM:SS), the seconds will display in minutes area and the tenths of seconds will display after the colon.
AUTO HORN
If you press YES to select AUTO HORN, this mode is
active each time you select basketball as the sport. You
can still use the AUTO HORN key to turn this feature
on and off as instructed on SOUNDING THE HORN on page 16.
CLOCK SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the game
period in minutes and then press ENTER .
BREAK SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the break
period (half time) in minutes and then press ENTER .
- CHANGE SPORT -AUTO PER.ADV?Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -FIBA RULES? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -COUNT DN.CLK?Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -1/10SEC CLK? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -AUTO HORN? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -CLOCK SET TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -BREAK SET TO? 00
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OVERTIME SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the
overtime period in minutes and then press ENTER .
BONUS FOULS
On the numeric keypad, enter the number of team fouls (between one and nine) needed to initiate a bonus
situation, then press ENTER .
MAXIMUM TEAM FOULS
Enter the maximum number of team fouls that you want to display on the scoreboard. Normally, this is the number of fouls required for the two-shot rule to take effect at the free throw line. If you don’t want to limit the number of team fouls displayed, enter 99.
TIMEOUT TO SCOREBOARD
If you want the timeout timer to appear on the
scoreboard, press YES . If you press NO , the timer
appears only on the MP-70/50’S LCD display.
TIMEOUT TIMER TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the number of seconds
for a primary (“full”) timeout and then press ENTER .
ALTERNATE 2ND TIMEOUT TIME
If the basketball rules you are using call for two different timeout durations - one shorter timeout and one longer timeout - enter the second (shorter) timeout duration (in
seconds) and then press ENTER . Otherwise,
press NEXT .
ALTERNATE 2ND TIMEOUT WARNING HORN
During the alternate 2nd timeout, the horn sounds for 1 second as a warning that the timeout is about to end. Choose between 10 seconds remaining or 15 seconds remaining.
NUMBER OF TIMEOUTS LEFT
Enter the number of timeouts allowed, either per game
or per half. When you press SHIFT + NEW GAME ,
this value resets automatically. If you are tracking timeouts by half, you must manually reset the number of timeouts left at halftime.
- CHANGE SPORT -O.T. SET TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -BONUS FLS 1TO9?
- CHANGE SPORT -MAX. T.FOULS? __
- CHANGE SPORT -T.O.TO SCBD? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -T.O.TIMER TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -2nd T.O.TIME? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -HORN @ 10SEC?Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -# OF TOLS,1TO9?
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TRANSPARENT TIMER
Answer yes if equipped with the Transparent Shot Clock Timer.
TENTHS OF A SECOND TRANSPARENT TIMER
Answer yes for the tenths of a second to display on the transparent shot clock.
TIMER SET #1 (MP-70 ONLY)
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the shot
timer #1 clock in seconds and then press ENTER . For
example: 30 seconds (NCAA).
TIMER SET #2 (MP-70 ONLY)
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the shot
timer #2 clock in seconds and then press ENTER . For
example: 30 seconds (NCAA).
TIMER SET #3 (MP-70 ONLY)
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the shot
timer #3 clock in seconds and then press ENTER . For
example: 20 seconds (NCAA offensive rebound timer).
FOUL MEMORY
The foul memory feature allows you track fouls or fouls and points by player number. You can display these statistics for up to 15 players per team. To activate this
feature, press YES at the FOUL MEMORY prompt.
Otherwise, press NO .
If an SP-70 statistics panel controller is interfaced with the MP-70, foul and points tracking capabilities of the MP-70 are automatically de-activated.
POINTS MEMORY (MP-70 ONLY)
The POINTS MEMORY prompt appears only if you
pressed YES at the FOUL MEMORY prompt. If you
want to track both fouls and points by player number,
press YES at the POINTS MEMORY prompt. To track only player fouls,
press NO .
ENTER LINEUP (MP-70 ONLY)
This prompt appears only if you have activated the foul memory feature as instructed at FOUL MEMORY above.
- CHANGE SPORT -FOUL MEMORY? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -ENTER LINEUP Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT –TRANS.TIMER? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT –1/10S TIMER? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -TIMER SET #1? 30
- CHANGE SPORT -TIMER SET #2? 30
- CHANGE SPORT -TIMER SET #3? 20
- CHANGE SPORT -POINTS MEM.? Y/N
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If you press YES at the ENTER LINEUP prompt, the MP-70 prompts you to
enter player numbers for the home and visiting teams each time you
press SHIFT + NEW GAME (see NEW GAME on page 20). If you
press NO , the MP-70 automatically records player numbers as you track player
fouls or points during the game.
If you choose to enter player numbers manually, the MP-70 retains these
numbers in memory when you press SHIFT + NEW GAME . (It clears the
player fouls and points values.) IF you choose to have the MP-70 record player numbers automatically, all player information, including player numbers, is cleared from memory when you start a new game.
TIMER SET TO (MP-70 ONLY)
If FIBA RULES was previously selected, then only one shot timer is prompted. On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the shot timer clock in seconds and then
press ENTER .
Note: MP-70 controls can hold three different default shot timer clock durations in permanent memory. • For information about selecting and programming default shot timer
durations prior to starting a game, refer to SETTING THE SHOT TIMER
(MP-70 only) on page 29.
• For hand switch information, refer to OPERATING THE SHOT/FIELD
TIMER HAND SWITCH (MP-70 only) on page 16.
- CHANGE SPORT -TIMER SET TO? 00
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FIBA RULES EXPLAINED
The following sections describe features of FIBA rules. They are only applicable if you chose FIBA rules at the first prompt, which was mentioned in FIBA RULES
(FOR INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL) on page 23.
Instead of counting timeouts remaining, as is done in North Americanbasketball rules), FIBA rules counts the number of timeouts used.Hence, FIBA rules counts the number of time outs used, instead of timeouts remaining.
Extra periods (known as overtime according to North American rules),are shown on the scoreboard with the letter “E”, if that scoreboard isoperating according to FIBA rules.
The shot timer hand switch sold by Fair-Play to FIBA rules users (HS-70-FIBA) has an additional BLANK switch.
Period and break times for FIBA rules basketball games are described inthe following section.
FIBA AUTO PER. ADVANCE SEQUENCE
If you chose the AUTO PERIOD ADVANCE feature that is an option under FIBA rules, the MP-70/50 control will run a sequence of FIBA basketball game periods and their time values, which are described below. (This prompt was previously discussed in AUTO PERIOD ADVANCE (FIBA RULES-ONLY QUESTION) on page 23).
Pre-game warmup period - 20 minutes.
First period - 10 minutes.
Two-minute break between first and second periods.
Second period - 10 minutes.
Halftime break - 15 minutes.
Third period - 10 minutes.
Two-minute break between third and fourth periods..
Fourth period - 10 minutes.
If the score is tied:
First extra period - 5 minutes.
Second extra period - 5 minutes.
Third extra period - 5 minutes.
Note: The AUTO PERIOD ADVANCE feature differs from regular basketball operations in one important respect: In order to start a period,
you MUST press the TIME IN/TIME OUT button twice: the first time to
bring the control into TIME OUT, and the second time to bring it back into TIME IN again. This is required so that the control will not automatically start the next period without the operator’s consent. (Break periods start automatically).
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OPERATING THE CONTROL IN A BASKETBALL GAME
Before continuing with this chapter, be sure the letters BB appear in the upper-left corner of the LCD display. This indicates that basketball is the sport currently selected. If you see a different code, select basketball as instructed on SELECTING AND CHANGING SPORTS on page 148. You may want to adjust the sport-specific settings for basketball as instructed earlier in this chapter.
You should also be familiar with the information in COMMON FUNCTIONS on page 13 before continuing with this chapter. That chapter discusses several functions of the MP-70/50 that are important to its operation in a basketball game, such as operating the clock and updating the score.
ENTERING TEAM LINEUPS (MP-70 ONLY)
If you have activated the foul memory feature as instructed on FOUL MEMORY on page 25, enter player numbers in one of the ways discussed below.
If you pressed YES at the ENTER LINEUP prompt in the sport-specific
settings for basketball, the MP-70 prompts you to enter player numbers at the beginning of each new game. (See ENTER LINEUP (MP-70 ONLY) on page 25) If you have entered player numbers for a previous game and will be using the
same numbers again, press NO at the ENT.H.LINEUP and ENT.V.LINEUP
prompts. Otherwise, press YES at these prompts. Then enter up to 15 player
numbers per team, pressing ENTER after each.
Note: The scoreboard blanks while you enter team lineups at the start of a new game. When you have finished entering player numbers, scoring data is again visible.
If you pressed NO at the ENTER LINEUP prompt, the MP-70 automatically
records up to fifteen player numbers per team as you track player fouls or points during the game.
CONTROLLING THE POSSESSION LIGHTS
Press the NEXT.POSS. key to alternate between the
home and visitor possession lights. If you want to turn
both lights off, press NEXT.POSS. and then
press SHIFT + BLANK .
CONTROLLING THE BONUS LIGHTS
The HOME BONUS and VISITOR BONUS keys
each provide these three options: BONUS ON, DOUBLE BONUS, or BONUS OFF. Press these keys repeatedly to cycle through the three options.
BB 60 11:55 NEXT POSS.- HOME
BB 60 8:00 VIS. BONUS – ON
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SETTING THE SHOT TIMER (MP-70 ONLY)
You can program and store two different default shot timer clock durations (reset times) in permanent memory. This is especially useful when games requiring different timer clock reset values are played back to back, for example, a junior varsity girls’ contest followed by a varsity boys’ game.
Shot timer default reset values can be set into the control’s permanent memory either while entering sport specific settings for basketball , or when selecting the shot timer reset value as detailed in the following instructions.
1. Press SHIFT + PERIOD/NEW GAME , then
press YES . The shot timer reset value is
selectable only when the game clock seconds = 00, home and visitor score = 0, and the game clock is not counting. In other words, after the control is set for a new game (see NEW GAME
on page 20) and before a new game has started.
2. Press the SET TIMER/T.O.D. key twice and
the LCD screen will appear as shown.
Press YES to select or program a different
shot clock reset time.
3. The bottom half of the LCD screen will displaythe current values for both clocks. The currentlyselected reset value is highlighted with darkbrackets. In the example shown, the currentshot timer reset value is 30 seconds.
4. To keep the currently selected reset time, press
the ENTER key.
To select the other time,
press SHIFT + NEXT to highlight it then press the ENTER key.
If you want to change either reset value, highlight the desired value with
the SHIFT + NEXT keys then use the numeric keypad to enter a
new two-digit time. Press the ENTER key to keep it as your new
default reset time.
The bottom half of the LCD screen will confirm your selection by displaying TIMER RESET value (in seconds). Once the game has started,the shot timer displays will reset to the selected value whenever the HS-70 or HS-70-R2 hand switch reset button is activated.
BB 35 8:00 SET TIMER 35
BB 35 8:00 CHG.RES.TIME?Y/N
BB 35 8:00 35 <- OR ->█30█
BB 35 8:00█35█<- OR -> 30
BB 35 8:00TIMER RESET = 35
BB 35 8:00 NEW GAME!
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Note: For more information on how to use the HS-70 or HS-70-R2 hand switch
during a basketball game, refer to OPERATING THE SHOT/FIELD TIMER
HAND SWITCH (MP-70 only) on page 16.
SETTING THE TRANSPARENT TIMER COLOR
Use this feature if your scoreboard is equipped and configured with the Transparent Timer; which displays the game clock time, shot clock time, and goal light indicator. To configure the Transparent Timer, please refer to page 25.
Follow instructions below to change the color.
SET GAME CLOCK COLOR
A. Press GAME SHOT GOAL COLOR button
repeatedly until GAME CLK: displays.
B. Press the +1 or -1 key to set a different
color. The following display colors are available: yellow, blue, magenta,cyan, white, red, and green.
SET SHOT CLOCK COLOR
A. Press GAME SHOT GOAL COLOR button
repeatedly until SHOT CLK: displays.
B. Press the +1 or -1 key to set a different
color. The following display colors are available: yellow, blue, magenta,cyan, white, red, and green.
SET GOAL LIGHT COLOR
A. Press GAME SHOT GOAL COLOR button
repeatedly until GOAL CLK: displays.
B. Press the +1 or -1 key to set a different
color. The following display colors are available: yellow, blue, magenta,cyan, white, red, and green.
DISPLAYING PLAYER STATISTICS (MP-70 ONLY)
Follow these steps to place a player in the game and display that player’s statistics on scoreboards equipped with five or six player (per team) statistics panels.
Note: Beginning with version 3.04, player statistics are displayed in player number numerical order on the statistics panels.
1. Press HOME FOULS or VISITOR FOULS .
2. Press +2 IN/OUT .
3. At the PLAYER NO prompt, type the player number and then
press ENTER . The player’s statistics will appear in the first open
position of the home or visitor statistics panel.
BB 10.0 20:00. GAME CLK: YELLOW
BB 10.0 20:00. SHOT CLK: YELLOW
BB 10.0 20:00. GOAL LIT: YELLOW
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Or
1. Press HOME FOULS or VISITOR FOULS or HOME SCORE or
VISITOR SCORE .
2. Press one of the following keys to adjust the player fouls or score by the
increment indicated: +1 , +2 or +3 .
3. At the PLAYER NO. prompt, type the player number and then
press ENTER . The player’s statistics will flash 10 times in the first open
position or the home or visitor statistics panel, and also appear for 15seconds in the player foul regions of the scoreboard.
REMOVING A PLAYER FROM THE GAME
Follow these steps to remove a player from the game and exclude that player’s statistics from displaying on the statistics panels:
1. Press HOME FOULS or VISITOR FOULS .
2. Press +2 IN/OUT .
3. At the PLAYER NO prompt, type the player number and then
press ENTER . They player’s statistical information will be removed
from the statistics panel display, but remains in memory.
MASS PLAYER SUBSTITUTION
Follow these steps to remove all of the players from either team for a mass player substitution. This action will take all players out of the game who had been marked as being in the game.
1. Press HOME FOULS or VISITOR FOULS .
2. Press +2 IN/OUT .
3. Press the CLR key.
The home or visitor statistics panel will go blank. You may now display statistics for the new players by placing them in the games as outlined earlier in this section.
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UPDATING SCORE/TRACKING PLAYER POINTS (MP-70 ONLY)
When you are using the points memory option (see POINTS MEMORY (MP-70
ONLY) on page 25), the process of updating the score is slightly different from the steps in UPDATING THE SCORE on page 15. Update the score as follows:
1. Press HOME SCORE or VISITOR SCORE .
2. Press +1 , +2 or +3 to increase the score
by the increment indicated. The prompt ENTER PLY # appears on the LCD display.
3. On the numeric keypad, type the number of the scoring player and then
press ENTER .
After you enter the player number, the player’s statistics appear in the player fouls region of the scoreboard (on some models, this region of the scoreboard also displays player points). The player statistics blank automatically after 15 seconds but remain in memory. On scoreboards equipped with statistics panels, the player’s statistics will flash 10 times on the appropriate panel.
TRACKING FOULS (MP-70 ONLY)
Follow these steps to update team and player fouls.
1. Press HOME FOULS or VISITOR FOULS .
2. Press +1 . The team fouls count increases by
one.
3. If the foul memory feature is active, the promptENTER PLY # appears on the LCD display.
4. On the numeric keypad, type the player number and then
press ENTER . The player’s statistics appear for fifteen seconds in the
player fouls region of the scoreboard and flash 10 times on statistics panels if the scoreboard is so equipped.
If you need to correct the team fouls value, follow these steps:
1. Press HOME FOULS or VISITOR FOULS .
2. On the numeric keypad, enter the total number of fouls and then
press ENTER .
Note: When you use the +1 key to update team fouls, the number of team
fouls stops increasing when it reaches the maximum number of team fouls allowed. This is the value you have specified at the MAX.T.FOULS prompt
in the sport-specific settings for basketball on MAXIMUM TEAM FOULS ON
PAGE 24.
BB 10.0 20:00. ENTER PLY. #
BB 10.0 20:00. H.TEAM FOULS 1
BB 10.0 20:00. ENTER PLY. #
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CORRECTING PLAYER STATISTICS (MP-70 ONLY)
If the points memory feature is active (see POINTS MEMORY (MP-70 ONLY) on page 25), follow the steps below to correct player fouls or points as needed.
1. Press HOME FOULS or VISITOR FOULS .
2. Press FOULS/PLAYER .
3. When the prompt ENTER PLY # appears, type
the player number and then press ENTER .
4. At the ENTER FOULS prompt, type the number
of player fouls and then press ENTER .
5. At the ENTER PTS prompt, type the number of
player points and then press ENTER .
The player’s statistics appear for fifteenseconds in the player fouls region of the scoreboard and flash 10 timeson statistics panels if the scoreboard is so equipped.
If the points memory feature is not active, follow these steps to correct player fouls:
1. Press HOME FOULS or VISITOR FOULS .
2. Press FOULS/PLAYER .
3. When the prompt PLAYER FOULS appears,enter the number of player fouls on the numerickeypad.
4. At the PLAYER NO. prompt, type the player
number and then press ENTER . The player’s
statistics appear for 15 seconds in the player fouls region of the scoreboard.
Note: These steps do not alter the team fouls or total score; if those values require correction, you must adjust them separately.
In situations where you wish to display information for two players on the team fouls panel, use the above key sequence to enter both player’s statistics in the order you want them displayed. This input is double buffered which means that the first players information will display for 15 seconds followed immediately by the second player’s information, also for 15 seconds.
You can also use the FOULS/PLAYER key to cycle through records in the
team lineups. This allows you to verify player statistics and make corrections as necessary. Follow these steps:
BB 10.0 10:55. ENTER PLY. #
BB 10.0 10:55. ENTER FOULS
BB 10.0 10:55.ENTER PTS.
BB 10.0 10:55. V.TEAM FOULS 3
BB 10.0 10:55. PLAYER FOULS
BB 10.0 10:55. PLAYER NO.
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1. Press HOME FOULS or VISITOR FOULS .
2. Press FOULS/PLAYER , the prompt
PLAYER FOULS appears.
3. Press FOULS/PLAYER again. The statistics
for the first player in the selected team lineup appear on the LCD display. (Player points appear only if the points memory feature is active.)
4. Press FOULS/PLAYER repeatedly to cycle
through the statistics for each player.
You can correct a player’s statistics as you cycle through the player records. If the points memory feature is active, type the player number on the numeric
keypad and then press ENTER . Type the new values at the ENTER FOULS
and ENTER PTS. prompts, pressing ENTER after each.
If the points memory feature is not active, enter the number of player fouls. At the
PLAYER NO. prompt type the player number and press ENTER .
Again, correcting an individual player’s statistics does not alter the team fouls or total score; if those values require correction, you must adjust them separately.
BB 10.0 10:55. H.TEAM FOULS 3
BB 10.0 10:55. PLAYER FOULS
BB 10.0 10:55. HOME # 1-2 FOULS
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FOOTBALL If football is not the sport currently selected on the MP-70/50, or if you want to change the controller’s settings for football, see SELECTING AND CHANGING SPORTS on page 148.
You should also verify that the controller has been programmed to use the correct scoreboard type and data format as instructed in PROGRAMMING THE
SYSTEM SETTINGS on page 139.
SPORT-SPECIFIC SETTINGS FOR FOOTBALL
When you select football as instructed on SELECTING AND CHANGING SPORTS on page 148, the MP-70/50 offers the sport-specific settings discussed below. When you adjust these settings, the MP-70/50 stores your selections in permanent memory. Your settings become active each time you select football in the future.
The sequence shown on the following pages presents you with all of theoptions you could encounter while programming sports-specific settings.However, these options presented to you may vary, depending upon thetype of your control (MP-70 or MP-50), the version number of thefirmware in your control, the two-digit board type that you’ve selected, oryour scoreboard model. Hence, not all of the options outlined in thischapter may appear on your control.
As you run through the following programming sequence, and you findthe need to back up to a previous programming option earlier in the
sequence, you can back up by selecting SHIFT + 8 .
You may skip a prompt by pressing the NEXT key. This will advance
you to the next prompt, but will save the existing settings of your current prompt without making any changes. However, Fair-Play advises that
you respond YES or NO to all prompts, so that you have made all of
the appropriate selections for your sports event.
You may exit the programming sequence at any time by pressing
the ESC key. This will take you to the Quit prompt.
UPDATE YARDAGE
If you respond YES to the prompt shown, the yardage
values you enter using the DOWN PLACE , TO GO ,
and BALL ON EVENT keys appear on the
scoreboard automatically. Selecting YES deactivates
the DISPLAY D , TG , BO key. If you press NO , you can display or blank
the yardage values simultaneously using the DISPLAY D , TG , BO key.
- CHANGE SPORT -UPDATE YARD? Y/N
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MINUTES TENS TO CONNECTOR 2
This setting is exclusive to the FB-8218TK scoreboard, which supports football soccer and track. It is availableonly when you have programmed the MP-70/50 for use with the FB-8218TK (scoreboard type number 26). See PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM SETTINGS on page 139 for more information on scoreboard types.
When you are using the FB-8218TK scoreboard for football or soccer,
press YES at this prompt. If you are using a scoreboard other than
model FB-8218TK always press YES at this prompt.
Press NO only when you are using the FB-8218TK scoreboard for a
track and field event. When you press NO , the MP-70/50 transmit
tenths of seconds data to connector 2 of the scoreboard processor pack. You must also redirect the writing at the scoreboard to complete this change.
COUNTDOWN CLOCK
Press YES if you want the clock to count down
or NO if you want the clock to count up.
TENTHS OF SECONDS CLOCK
To display tenths of seconds in the last minute play,
press YES . This setting is unavailable if the clock is
counting up.
Note: On a four-digit game clock (MM:SS), the seconds will display in minutes area and the tenths of seconds will display after the colon.
AUTO HORN
If you press YES to select auto horn, this mode is
active each time you select football as the sport. You
can still use the AUTO HORN key to turn this feature
on and off as instructed at SOUNDING THE HORN on page 16.
TIMEOUT TO SCOREBOARD
If you want the timeout timer to appear on the
scoreboard, press YES . If you press NO , the timer
appears only on the MP-70/50’s LCD display.
- CHANGE SPORT -MT TO CONN2? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -COUNT DN.CLK?Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -1/10SEC CLK? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -AUTO HORN? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -T.O.TO SCBD? Y/N
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TIMER SET #1 AND #2 (MP-70 ONLY)
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the field
timer #1 in seconds and then press ENTER . For
example: 40 seconds (NCAA 40 sec play clock). Next, enter the duration of field timer #2 and then
press ENTER . For example: 25 seconds (media
timeout or administrative stoppage).
CLOCK SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the game
period in minutes and then press ENTER .
BREAK SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the break
period (half time) in minutes and then press ENTER .
OVERTIME SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the
overtime period in minutes and then press ENTER .
TIMEOUT TIMER SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the number of seconds
per time out and then press ENTER .
NUMBER OF TIMEOUTS LEFT
Enter the number of timeouts allowed, either per game
or per half. When you press SHIFT + NEW GAME ,
this value resets automatically. If you are tracking timeouts by half, you must manually reset the number of timeouts left at halftime.
VIDEO CHARACTER GENERATOR
Enter YES to enable data out on the RS-232
connector for use with the VideoStamp+ character
generator. Responding NO will default to ProLine
data on the RS-232 connector for most sports.
- CHANGE SPORT -CLOCK SET TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -O.T. SET TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -BREAK SET TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -T.O.TIMER TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -# OF TOLS,1TO9?
- CHANGE SPORT -TIMER SET #2? 25
- CHANGE SPORT -TIMER SET #1? 40
- CHANGE SPORT -VIDEO CHAR? Y/N
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OPERATING THE CONTROL IN A FOOTBALL GAME
Before continuing with this chapter, be sure the letters FB appear in the upper-left corner of the LCD display. This indicates that football is the sport currently selected. If you see a different code, select football as instructed at SELECTING
AND CHANGING SPORTS on page 148. You may want to adjust the sport-specific settings for football as instructed earlier in this chapter.
See COMMON FUNCTIONS on page 13 for a discussion of several functions of the MP-70/50 that are important to its operation in a football game, such as operating the clock and updating the score.
OPERATING THE POSSESSION LIGHTS
Press POSS. to alternate between the home and
guest possession lights. To turn both lights off,
press POSS. ; then press SHIFT + BLANK .
DISPLAY YARDAGE
UPDATE THE DOWN NUMBER
1. Press DOWN PLACE .
2. Press one of following keys to adjust the down
number by the increment indicated +1 , +2 ,
+3 or -1 .
Or, on the numeric keypad, enter the new down number and then
press ENTER .
UPDATE YARDS TO GO
1. Press TO GO .
2. Press one of the following keys to adjust the
yardage by the increment indicated: +1 ,
+2 , +3 , or -1 .
Or, on the numeric keypad, enter the new yardage and then
press ENTER .
FB 25 9:08. POSSESSION- HOME
FB 25 9:08. DOWN 1
FB 25 9:08. TO GO
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FIRST DOWN
You can immediately set first down and ten yards to go by
pressing SHIFT + 1 & 10 . See 1ST & 10 on page 21 for further information.
Follow these steps to enter or update the ball on value:
1. Press BALL ON EVENT .
2. Press one of the following keys to adjust the
yardage by the increment indicated: +1 ,
+2 , +3 or -1 .
Or, on the numeric keypad, enter the new yardage and then
press ENTER .
If you pressed YES at the UPDATE YARD prompt in
the sport-specific settings for football, the yardage
values you enter, using the DOWN PLACE , TO GO ,
and BALL ON EVENT keys appear on the
scoreboard automatically, if you pressed NO , you can
display or blank these values on the scoreboard
simultaneously by pressing DISPLAY D,TG,BO at
any time.
FB 25 9:08. BALL ON
FB 25 9:08. STATS DISPLAYED
FB 25 9:08. STATS BLANKED
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HOCKEY If hockey is not the sport currently selected on the MP-70/50 or if you want to change the controller’s settings for hockey, see SELECTING AND CHANGING SPORTS on page 148.
You should also verify that the controller has been programmed to use the correct scoreboard type and data format as instructed in PROGRAMMING THE
SYSTEM SETTINGS on page 139.
SPORT-SPECIFIC SETTINGS FOR HOCKEY
When you select hockey as instructed on SELECTING AND CHANGING SPORTS on page 148, the MP-70/50 offers the sport-specific settings discussed below. When you adjust these settings, the MP-70/50 stores your selections in permanent memory. Your settings become active each time you select hockey in the future.
The sequence shown on the following pages presents you with all of the
options you could encounter while programming sports-specific settings.
However, these options presented to you may vary, depending upon the
type of your control (MP-70 or MP-50), the version number of the
firmware in your control, the two-digit board type that you’ve selected, or
your scoreboard model. Hence, not all of the options outlined in this
chapter may appear on your control.
As you run through the following programming sequence, and you find
the need to back up to a previous programming option earlier in the
sequence, you can back up by selecting SHIFT + 8 .
You may skip a prompt by pressing the NEXT key. This will advance
you to the next prompt, but will save the existing settings of your current
prompt without making any changes. However, Fair-Play advises that
you respond YES or NO to all prompts, so that you have made all of
the appropriate selections for your sports event.
You may exit the programming sequence at any time by pressing
the ESC key. This will take you to the Quit prompt.
ENTER PENALTY TIMES
By default, the MP-70/50 allows you start penalty timers in two-minute, five-minute, and ten-minute increments using the +1, +2 and +3 keys respectively. If necessary, you can change these increments by pressing YES at the ENT.PEN.TIMES prompt. If you want to use the default increments, press NO.
- CHANGE SPORT -ENT.PEN.TIMESY/N
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If you press YES, the MP-70/50 prompts you to enter the penalty times for the +1, +2 and +3 keys, pressing ENTER after each one.
INTERVAL TIMER ON
The interval timer is essentially a clock within a clock, allowing you to divide the game period into shorter segments as necessary. For example, you might use this function when the hockey teams consist of multiple squads; when the horn sounds at the end of an interval, one squad replaces another in the rink.
The horn sounds when the interval timer expires, but the game clock is unaffected. After the horn sounds, the interval timer automatically resets to the amount of time you have specified.
To turn this timer on, press YES at the prompt shown
below. To turn the timer off, press NO .
If you press YES , the MP-70/50 prompts you to enter
the duration of the interval clock. Enter the duration
using the numeric keypad and then press ENTER .
If you choose the Interval Timer, a lower-case “i” appears in the middle of the upper line of the LCD screen.
10’ PENALTY SPOTS
Note: The following option is intended for use with European hockey rules.
If you choose YES for this option, then players who
receive a 10-minute penalty will automatically havethose penalties shown on the two 10-minute penalty indicator lights used on European hockey scoreboards. Thus, that penalty will not appear in the usual player/penalty digits. (However, the penalty clock will count down the 10 minutes even though it is not displayed in the player/penalty digits). When the penalty clock has counted to 0, the penalty indicator light will turn off.
COUNTDOWN CLOCK
Press YES if you want the clock to count down
or NO if you want the clock to count up.
- CHANGE SPORT -+1 PEN.TO? --:--
- CHANGE SPORT -+2 PEN.TO? --:--
- CHANGE SPORT -+3 PEN.TO? --:--
- CHANGE SPORT -INT.TIMER ON?Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -INT. TIME? __:__
HKi 20 60:00. - HOCKEY _
- CHANGE SPORT -10’PEN.SPOTS Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -COUNT DN.CLK?Y/N
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TENTHS OF SECONDS CLOCK
To display tenths of seconds in the last minute of play,
press YES . This setting is unavailable if the clock is
counting up.
Note: On a four-digit game clock (MM:SS), the seconds will display in minutes area and the tenths of seconds will display after the colon.
AUTO HORN
If you press YES to select auto horn, this mode is
active each time you select soccer as the sport. You
can still use the AUTO HORN key to turn this feature
on and off as instructed SOUNDING THE HORN on page 16.
TIMER SET TO (MP-70 ONLY)
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the field
timer in seconds and then press ENTER .
TIMEOUT TO SCOREBOARD
If you want the timeout timer to appear on the
scoreboard, press YES . If you press NO , the timer
appears only on the MP-70/50’s LCD display.
CLOCK SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the game
period in minutes and then press ENTER .
BREAK SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the break
period (half time) in minutes and then press ENTER .
OVERTIME SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the
overtime period in minutes and then press ENTER .
TIMEOUT TIMER SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the number of seconds
per timeout and then press ENTER .
- CHANGE SPORT -T.O.TIMER TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -O.T. SET TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -BREAK SET TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -CLOCK SET TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -T.O.TO SCBD? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -1/10SEC CLK? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -AUTO HORN? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -TIMER SET TO? 00
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NUMBER OF TIMEOUTS LEFT
Enter the number of timeouts allowed, either per game
or per half. When you press SHIFT + NEW GAME ,
this value resets automatically. If you are tracking timeouts by half, you must manually reset the number of timeouts left at half time.
GOAL LIGHTS
Enter YES if you want the goal lights operated from
outputs 3 & 4. If NO , outputs 3 & 4 defaults to the
usual timer data output.
VIDEO CHARACTER GENERATOR
Enter YES to enable data out on the RS-232
connector for use with the VideoStamp+ character generator.
Responding NO will default to ProLine data on the RS-232 connector for most
sports.
OPERATING THE CONTROL IN A HOCKEY GAME Before continuing with this chapter, be sure the letters HK appear in the upper-left corner of the LCD display. This indicates that hockey is the sport currently selected. If you see a different code, select hockey as instructed at SELECTING
AND CHANGING SPORTS on page 148. You may want to adjust the sport-specific settings for hockey as instructed earlier in this chapter.
You should also be familiar with the information in the chapter titled COMMON
FUNCTIONS on page 13 before continuing with this chapter. This chapter discusses several functions of the MP-70/50 that are important to its operation in a hockey game, such as operating the clock and updating the score.
DISPLAYING SHOTS ON GOAL
The HOME S.O.G. or VISITOR S.O.G. keys work much like the SCORE keys. Follow these steps to use them.
1. Press HOME S.O.G. or VISITOR S.O.G.
2. Press one of the following keys to adjust theshots on goal value by the increment
indicated: +1 , +2 , +3 or -1 .
Or
1. Press HOME S.O.G. or VISITOR S.O.G. .
2. On the numeric keypad, enter the new shots on goal value and then
press ENTER .
- CHANGE SPORT -# OF TOLS,1TO9?
HK 30 10:02. H. S.O.GOAL 4
- CHANGE SPORT -GL @ CONN3&4?Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -VIDEO CHAR? Y/N
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MANUALLY CONTROLLING GOAL INDICATORS
The HOME GOAL and VISITOR GOAL keys provide manual control of the
goal indicator lights. Pressing either of these keys will turn the corresponding goal indicators on or off.
ENTERING PENALTIES
By default, the MP-70/50 allows you enter penalty times in two-minute five-
minute, and 10-minute increments using the +1 , +2 and +3 keys
respectively.
ENTERING SINGLE PENALTIES
Follow these steps to enter a penalty time for single penalties:
1. Press HOME PENALTY or VISITOR PENALTY
2. Press +1 , +2 or +3 keys to assign a penalty time for a single
player. These keys will assign penalties according to the following pre-set times:
+1 = 2 minutes.
+2 = 5 minutes.
+3 = 10 minutes.
-1 = other (multiple) penalties (see ENTERING MULTIPLE PENALTIES
on page 45).
If a player receives two back-to-back penalties, you can press another of the + keys to add two penalty times together.
Note: If a player receives two back-to-back penalties, follow the sequence titled
ENTERING MULTIPLE PENALTIES on page 45.
3. At the ENTER PLY.NO. prompt, enter the player number on the numeric
keypad and then press ENTER .
4. The player number and penalty time now appears on the LCD.
If you hit the ENTER key before you enter in the
player number, the control will not accept the penalty. Instead, you will see a screen similar to the one shown, stating “NO PENALTY FOUND.” Re-enter the penalty and player number using the correct sequence.
When you enter a penalty, the penalty indication arrow for the appropriate time lights for 12 seconds.
Note: Depending upon the type of scoreboard, penalty indication arrows may not be present.
HK 30 10:02. NO PENALTY FOUND
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There are two penalty clocks per team, and the MP-70/50 can store up to three additional penalties per team in memory. This means only the first two penalties in memory for each team will count down. When there are three or more penalties in memory at once, the third penalty begins to count down when one of the first two expires.
Penalty timers count down only when the game clock is running during a regular game period; they do not count down during break periods.
If you correct the game clock during a game period when penalty times are entered, the above prompt appears.
Press SHIFT + NO to accept the current times.
Press SHIFT + YES if you want to correct the penalties that are
actively counting. If you press SHIFT + YES , the MP-70/50 prompts
you to enter new times for each counting penalty. Enter the new time for
each penalty as prompted, pressing ENTER after each.
ENTERING MULTIPLE PENALTIES
If a player receives more than one penalty time, such as two 2-minute penalties, or a 2-minute plus a 5-minute penalty, these multiple penalty times can be entered into the control by two different methods, explained on the following pages.
In the first method, ENTERING TWO PENALTIES WITH PLUS KEYS below, youcan hit a sequence of two different plus (+) keys which automaticallyenter penalties according to a pre-set time. These two penalties will thenbe added up and displayed as one totaled penalty time.
In the second method, ENTERING OTHER PENALTIES on page 46, you can
use the OTHER key to enter a pre-set combination of two (or in one
case, three) penalty times. These two (or three) penalties then will betimed in sequence by the penalty clock.
Note: If, after entering the player penalties, you decide to cancel a player
penalty (see CANCEL INDIVIDUAL PENALTIES on page 47), it is possible to
cancel the penalties you entered using the plus + keys. However, it is
NOT possible to cancel a multiple penalty that was entered using the OTHER key. You can only cancel penalties in the queue that are to be counted by the penalty clock.
ENTERING TWO PENALTIES WITH PLUS KEYS
1. Press the HOME PENALTY or VISITOR PENALTY keys.
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2. Press +1 , +2 or +3 keys to assign a penalty time for a single
player. Each of these three keys automatically enters the amount ofpenalty time(s) you specified in Program Mode’s sport-specific settingsfor hockey (see SPORT-SPECIFIC SETTINGS FOR HOCKEY on page 40). (Thisfirst penalty time will not display on the LCD until you enter in the playernumber in Step 4).
3. Press the +1 , +2 or +3 keys to assign a second penalty time for
that single player. The penalty clock will then automatically add up thesetwo penalty times. (Likewise, this second penalty time also will notdisplay on the LCD until you enter in the player number in Step 4).
4. At the ENTER PLY.NO. prompt, enter the player number on the numeric
keypad and then press ENTER .
5. The player number and tallied penalty time now appears on the LCD.
Example:
Player #23 receives a two-minute plus a five-minute penalty. The MP-
70/50 user presses the +1 and +2 keys on the control, then enters
in 23 for the player number, thus giving player #23 a total of seven (2+5) minutes in penalties. This tally of seven minutes is displayed on the LCD.
If you hit the ENTER key before you enter in
the player number, the control will not accept the penalty. Instead, you will see a screen similar stating “NO PENALTY FOUND.” Re-enter the penalty and player number using the correct sequence.
ENTERING OTHER PENALTIES
1. Press HOME PENALTY or VISITOR PENALTY .
2. Press the OTHER key, which is located on the top right-hand side of
your Hockey overlay keypad of the Rev. A keypad version.
(This OTHER key does not appear on hockey keypads issued earlier
than April 3, 2006).
3. A screen appears, as shown. The bottom row oftext represents the penalty times that a playerwill be assigned. If you choose the first prompt,as shown below, the player will be given two 2-minute penalties, which will be timed in sequence by the penalty clock.
HK 30 10:02. V.# 23 7:00
HK 30 10:02.NO PENALTY FOUND
HK 30 10:02.PEN= 2:+ 2:
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You can scroll through several different penalty combinations by
pressing the OTHER key multiple times. Other penalty time options
are listed in the following sequence:
2 mins + 2 min
5 min + 2 min
5 min + 5 min
2 min + 10 min
5 min + 10 min
2 min + 2 min + 10 min
1 minute
3 min
4. After selecting the correct other penalty times, enter the player number,
and then press ENTER .
Note: When using the OTHER key to enter a penalty, you will not be promptedto enter a player number. However, you must enter a player number after selecting the penalty time in order to enter the penalty in the control.
5. The player’s number and that player’s current penalty in memoryappears on the LCD display, as shown. In thisinstance, the Home Team Player #36 has received two 2-minute penalties, which will be counted down separately, in sequence, by thepenalty clock.
Note: As explained in the note in ENTERING MULTIPLE PENALTIES on page 45,
it is NOT possible to cancel a multiple penalty that was entered using the OTHER key. You can only cancel penalties in the queue that are to be counted by the penalty clock.
CANCEL INDIVIDUAL PENALTIES
Follow these steps to correct or cancel an individual penalty:
1. Press HOME PENALTY or VISITOR PENALTY .
2. Enter the player number, and then press ENTER .
3. The current penalty in memory appears on the LCD display.
4. Press ENTER to cancel the penalty. To correct the penalty time, enter
the new time on the numeric key pad and then press ENTER .
EDIT OR CLEAR PENALTIES
1. Press HOME PENALTY or VISITOR PENALTY .
2. Press the CLR key and the control prompts you for a player number.
3. Enter the player number and press ENTER . The control then displays
the time of penalty in memory.
4. To clear the penalty, press ENTER .
HK 30 10:02.H.#36 2:+2:
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To edit the penalty, use the numeric keypad to key in a different amount
of time, then press ENTER .
TRACKING PENALTIES
To view, or track existing team penalties, hold down the SHIFT key and hit
the HOME PENALTY or VISITOR PENALTY keys.
This will show the player number and the initial penalty assigned that player.
Scroll through all home team or visitor team penalties
by pressing the HOME PENALTY or VISITOR PENALTY keys while
continuing to press down on the SHIFT key at the same time.
The tracking penalties feature only shows the total penalty timesassessed to an individual player. It does not show the player’s remainingpenalty times on the MP-70/50 LCD screen. Refer to the scoreboard forthe players’ remaining penalty time information.
Players appearing in the 10-minute penalty spots indicator lights (see 10’Penalty Spots on page 41), will appear on the LCD screen with otherplayers appearing in the player/penalty digits. Similar to above, the totalpenalty time (in this case, 10 minutes) of the player indicated by the 10-minute penalty lights appears as you scroll through the LCD screen.Although the penalty clock is counting down thatplayer’s 10-minute penalty, you will not be able to view the amount of time remaining for that player’s 10-minute penalty.
USING THE INTERVAL TIMER
While the interval timer settings are usually adjusted in PROGRAM mode, you can also start, stop or change the duration of the interval timer during a hockey game if necessary. For more information on the interval timer setting available in PROGRAM mode, see INTERVAL TIMER ON on page 41.
Follow these steps to start or stop the interval timer during a game:
1. With the game clock stopped
press SHIFT + SET INTERVAL ON/OFF .
One of the prompts shown above will appear onthe LCD display.
2. Press YES .
HK 30 10:02. H#14 2:+ 2:+10:
HK 30 10:02. INT.TIMER ON?Y/N
HK 30 10:02.H#14 2:+ 2:+10:
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WRESTLING If wrestling is not the sport currently selected on the MP-70/50, or if you want to change the controller’s settings for wrestling, see SELECTING AND CHANGING
SPORTS on page 148.
You should also verify that the controller has been programmed to use the correct scoreboard type and data format as instructed in PROGRAMMING THE
SYSTEM SETTINGS on page 139.
SPORT-SPECIFIC SETTINGS FOR WRESTLING
When you select wrestling as instructed at SELECTING AND CHANGING SPORTS on page 148 the MP-70/50 offers the sport-specific settings discussed below. When you adjust these settings, the MP-70/50 stores your selections in permanent memory. Your settings become active each time you select wrestling in the future.
The sequence shown on the following pages presents you with all of theoptions you could encounter while programming sports-specific settings.However, these options presented to you may vary, depending upon thetype of your control (MP-70 or MP-50), the version number of thefirmware in your control, the two-digit board type that you’ve selected, oryour scoreboard model. Hence, not all of the options outlined in thischapter may appear on your control.
As you run through the following programming sequence, and you findthe need to back up to a previous programming option earlier in the
sequence, you can back up by selecting SHIFT + 8 .
You may skip a prompt by pressing the NEXT key. This will advance
you to the next prompt, but will save the existing settings of your current prompt without making any changes. However, Fair-Play advises that
you respond YES or NO to all prompts, so that you have made all of
the appropriate selections for your sports event.
You may exit the programming sequence at any time by pressing
the ESC key. This will take you to the Quit prompt.
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COUNTDOWN CLOCK
Press YES if you want the clock to count down
or NO if you want the clock to count up.
TENTHS OF SECONDS CLOCK
To display tenths of seconds in the last minute of play,
press YES . This setting is unavailable if the clock is
counting up.
Note: On a four-digit game clock (MM:SS), the seconds will display in minutes area and the tenths of seconds will display after the colon.
AUTO HORN
If you press YES to select auto horn, this mode is
active each time you select wrestling as the sport. You
can still use the AUTO HORN key to turn this feature
on and off as instructed at SOUNDING THE HORN on page 16.
TIMEOUT TO SCOREBOARD
If you want the timeout timer to appear on the
scoreboard, press YES. If you press NO , the timer
appears only on the MP-70/50’s LCD display.
CLOCK SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the game
period in minutes and then press ENTER .
BREAK SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the break
period (half time) in minutes and then press ENTER .
OVERTIME SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the
overtime period in minutes and then press ENTER .
TIMEOUT TIMER SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the number of seconds
per timeout and then press ENTER .
- CHANGE SPORT -COUNT DN.CLK?Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -1/10SEC CLK? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -AUTO HORN? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -T.O.TO SCBD? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -CLOCK SET TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -BREAK SET TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -O.T. SET TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -T.O.TIMER TO? 00
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INJURY TIME
On the numeric keypad, enter the number of minutes and seconds for the injury timer and then
press ENTER .
NUMBER OF TIMEOUTS LEFT
Enter the number of timeouts allowed. When you
press SHIFT + NEW GAME , this value resets
automatically.
OPERATING THE CONTROL IN A WRESTLING MATCH
Before continuing with this chapter, be sure the letters WR appear in the upper-left corner of the LCD display. This indicates that wrestling is the sport currently selected. If you see a different code, selected wrestling as instructed at SELECTING AND CHANGING SPORTS on page 148. You may want to adjust the sport-specific settings for wrestling as instructed earlier in this chapter.
You should also be familiar with the information in COMMON FUNCTIONS on page 13, which discusses several functions of the MP-70/50 that are important to its operation in a wrestling match.
DISPLAYING MATCH WEIGHT
The match weight appears in the player fouls area of the scoreboard. Follow these steps to display match weight:
1. Press WEIGHT GAME .
2. Enter the match weight on the numeric keypad and then press ENTER .
If you are using the BB-6620TA scoreboard, the WEIGHT GAME key lets you
alternate between the time-advantage clock and match weight on the scoreboard.
CONTROLLING THE TIME-ADVANTAGE CLOCK
Follow these steps to set the time-advantage clock
1. Press SET TIMER .
2. Enter the time on the numeric keypad and then press ENTER .
You must use a hand switch to control the time-advantage clock.
- CHANGE SPORT -# OF TOLS,1TO9?
- CHANGE SPORT -INJURY TIME _:__
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DISPLAYING PREVIOUS MATCH SCORES
Up to ten previous match scores can be displayed on scoreboards that have five or six player stat panels.
Note: If your scoreboard does not have stat panels this procedure will not work.
At the end of a match, follow these steps to display the team points awarded and the weight class:
1. Press SHIFT + NEW MATCH key.
2. When prompted with NEW MATCH?, press
the HOME SCORE or VISITOR SCORE key to indicate which team
is to be awarded the points. Any other key will abort the procedure.
3. Use the numeric keypad to enter the points awarded (one digit). Then,
press the ENTER key.
Note: The scoreboard stat panel can only display a single digit for points foreach team. Points entered with this procedure will not affect the total team points displayed on the team score digits of the scoreboard. A separate procedure is required for that.
4. When the ENTER key is pressed (as described in step 3) the match
weight and the winning team’s points will be displayed on the next available line of the stat panels. At this time the home and visitor match score digits will be set to zero (0). The weight class will not be changed.
DISPLAYING MATCH POINTS
Follow these steps to enter or update the number of match points:
1. Press one of the MATCH PTS keys (HOME FOULS or VISITORFOULS).
2. Press one of the following keys to adjust the number by the increment
indicated: +1 , +2 , +3 or –1 .
or
1. Press one of the MATCH PTS keys (HOME FOULS or VISITORFOULS).
2. On the numeric keypad, enter the new number and then press ENTER .
WR 15:00. NEW MATCH? H/V
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SOCCER If soccer is not the sport currently selected on the MP-70/50, or if you want to change the controller’s settings for soccer, see SELECTING AND CHANGING SPORTS on page 148.
You should also verify that the controller has been programmed to use the correct scoreboard type and data format as instructed in PROGRAMMING THE
SYSTEM SETTINGS on page 139.
SPORT-SPECIFIC SETTINGS FOR SOCCER
When you select soccer, the MP-70/50 offers the sport-specific settings discussed below. When you adjust these settings the MP-70/50 stores your selections in permanent memory. Your settings become active each time you select soccer in the future.
The sequence shown on the following pages presents you with all of theoptions you could encounter while programming sports-specific settings.However, these options presented to you may vary, depending upon thetype of your control (MP-70 or MP-50), the version number of thefirmware in your control, the two-digit board type that you’ve selected, oryour scoreboard model. Hence, not all of the options outlined in thischapter may appear on your control.
As you run through the following programming sequence, and you findthe need to back up to a previous programming option earlier in the
sequence, you can back up by selecting SHIFT + 8 .
You may skip a prompt by pressing the NEXT key. This will advance
you to the next prompt, but will save the existing settings of your current prompt without making any changes. However, Fair-Play advises that
you respond YES or NO to all prompts, so that you have made all of
the appropriate selections for your sports event.
You may exit the programming sequence at any time by pressing
the ESC key. This will take you to the Quit prompt.
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MINUTES TENS TO CONNECTOR 2 (BOARD TYPE 26)
Note: If you are using a scoreboard other than model FB-8218TK, and you see this prompt, always press YES.
This setting is exclusive to the FB-8218TK scoreboard (which uses Board Type 26), and which supports three sports: soccer, football, and track. It is available only when you have programmed the MP-70/50 for use with the FB-8218TK (scoreboard type number 26). See PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM
SETTINGS on page 139 for more information on scoreboard types.
If you are using the FB-8218TK for football, and you answer YES to
this question, the control will display data in the minutes tens digits of thescoreboard.
If you are using the FB-8218TK for track and field events, and you
answer NO to this question, the control will display results in the tenths
of seconds digits on the scoreboard.
Note: To complete this change, you will need to connect the appropriate digits inthe scoreboard to connector 2 of your digit driver pack.
FIFA CLOCK
At the prompt shown, press YES if you plan to use
FIFA standards. The FIFA Clock allows the clock count from zero to 45 minutes for the first half and 45 to 90 minutes for the second half. Overtimes are from zero to 15 minutes and from 15 to 30 minutes.
If you respond YES to the FIFA Clock prompt, the next question you will be
asked is the “T.O. to SCBD? Y/N” question on page 59.
Note: FIFA stands for Fédération Internationale de Football Association
If you choose to play under FIFA standards, the count up clock function is turned on and the auto horn function is turned off by default. Press the AUTO HORN key to activate the autohorn function if desired.
COUNTDOWN CLOCK
Press YES if you want the clock to count down
or NO if you want the clock to count up.
TENTHS OF SECONDS CLOCK
To display tenths of seconds in the last minute of play,
press YES . This setting is unavailable if the clock is
counting up.
- CHANGE SPORT -MT TO CONN2? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -COUNT DN.CLK?Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -1/10SEC CLK? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -FIFA CLOCK? Y/N
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Note: On a four-digit game clock (MM:SS), the seconds will display in minutes area and the tenths of seconds will display after the colon.
AUTO HORN
If you press YES to select auto horn, this mode is
active each time you select soccer as the sport. You
can still use the AUTO HORN key to turn this feature
on and off as instructed on SOUNDING THE HORN on page 16.
TIMEOUT TO SCOREBOARD
If you want the timeout timer to appear on the
scoreboard, press YES . If you press NO , the timer
appears only on the MP-70/50’S LCD display.
CLOCK SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the game
period in minutes and then press ENTER .
BREAK SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the break
period (half time) in minutes and then press ENTER .
OVERTIME SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the
overtime period in minutes and then press ENTER .
TIMEOUT TIMER SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the number of seconds
per timeout and then press ENTER .
NUMBER OF TIMEOUTS LEFT
Enter the number of timeouts allowed either per game
or per half. When you press SHIFT + NEW GAME ,
this value resets automatically. If you are tracking timeouts by half, you must manually reset the number of timeouts left at the half time.
VIDEO CHARACTER GENERATOR
Enter YES to enable data out on the RS-232
connector for use with the VideoStamp+ character
generator. Responding NO will default to ProLine
data on the RS-232 connector for most sports.
- CHANGE SPORT -# OF TOLS,1TO9?
- CHANGE SPORT -T.O.TIMER TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -O.T. SET TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -AUTO HORN? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -T.O.TO SCBD? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -CLOCK SET TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -BREAK SET TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -VIDEO CHAR? Y/N
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OPERATING THE CONTROL IN A SOCCER GAME
Before continuing with this chapter, be sure the letters SC appear in the upper-left corner of the LCD display. This indicates that soccer is the sport currently selected. If you see a different code, select soccer as instructed at SELECTING
AND CHANGING SPORTS on page 148. You may want to adjust the sport-specific settings for soccer as instructed earlier in this chapter.
You should also be familiar with the information in COMMON FUNCTIONS on page 13, which discusses several functions of the MP-70/50 that are important to its operation in a soccer game, such as operating the clock and updating the score.
CORNER KICKS
The HOME CORNER KICK and VISITOR CORNER KICK key works much like the SCORE key. Follow these steps to use them.
1. Press HOME CORNER KICKS or
VISITOR CORNER KICKS .
2. Press one of the following keys to adjust theCORNER KICKS value by the increment
indicated: +1 , +2 , +3 and -1 .
Or
On the numeric keypad, enter the new CORNER KICKS value and then
press ENTER .
SHOTS ON GOAL
The HOME S.O.G. or VISITOR S.O.G. keys work much like the SCORE key. Follow these steps to use them.
1. Press HOME S.O.G. or VISITOR S.O.G. .
2. Press one of the following keys to adjust theshots on goal value by the increment
indicated: +1 , +2 , +3 and -1 .
Or
1. Press HOME S.O.G. or VISITOR S.O.G. .
2. On the numeric keypad, enter the new shots on goal value and then
press ENTER .
PENALTIES
In a soccer game, the penalty keys also work much like the SCORE keys. Follow these steps to use them.
SC 45’ 22:00 H. C.KICKS 2
SC 45’ 22:00V. C.KICKS 2
SC 45’ 5:54 H. S.O.GOAL 2
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1. Press HOME PENALTY or VISITOR PENALTY .
2. Press one of the following keys to change the number of penalties by the
increment indicated: +1 , +2 , +3 or -1 .
Or
On the numeric keypad, enter the new number of penalties and then
press ENTER .
Note: Not all scoreboards show penalties. Only scoreboard type 40 can displaya count of the penalties. Check with your Trans-Lux dealer advisor to see if your scoreboard can display penalty kicks.
CANCELLING INDIVIDUAL PENALTIES
Follow these steps to correct or cancel an individual penalty.
1. Press HOME PENALTY or VISITOR PENALTY .
2. Enter the player number and then press ENTER .
3. The current penalty time in memory appears on the LCD display.
4. Press ENTER to cancel penalty. To correct the penalty time, enter the
new time on the numeric key pad and then press ENTER .
SAVES
The HOME SAVES and VISITOR SAVES keys work much like the SCORE key. Follow these steps to use them.
1. Press HOME SAVES or VISITOR SAVES .
2. Press one of the following keys to adjust theshots on goal value by the increment
indicated: +1 , +2 , +3 and -1 .
SC 45’ 5:54 H. SAVES 2
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VOLLEYBALL If volleyball is not the sport currently selected on the MP-70/50, or if you want to change the controller’s settings for volleyball, SELECTING AND CHANGING SPORTS on page 148.
You should also verify that the controller has been programmed to use the correct scoreboard type and data format as instructed in PROGRAMMING THE
SYSTEM SETTINGS on page 139.
SPORT-SPECIFIC SETTINGS FOR VOLLEYBALL
When you select volleyball, the MP-70/50 offers the sport-specific settings discussed below. When you adjust these settings, the MP-70/50 stores your selections in permanent memory. Your settings become active each time you select volleyball in the future.
The sequence shown on the following pages presents you with all of the
options you could encounter while programming sports-specific settings.
However, these options presented to you may vary, depending upon the
type of your control (MP-70 or MP-50), the version number of the
firmware in your control, the two-digit board type that you’ve selected, or
your scoreboard model. Hence, not all of the options outlined in this
chapter may appear on your control.
As you run through the following programming sequence, and you find
the need to back up to a previous programming option earlier in the
sequence, you can back up by selecting SHIFT + 8 .
You may skip a prompt by pressing the NEXT key. This will advance
you to the next prompt, but will save the existing settings of your current
prompt without making any changes. However, Fair-Play advises that
you respond YES or NO to all prompts, so that you have made all of
the appropriate selections for your sports event.
You may exit the programming sequence at any time by pressing
the ESC key. This will take you to the Quit prompt.
COUNTDOWN CLOCK
Press YES if you want the clock to count down
or NO if you want the clock to count up.
TENTHS OF SECONDS CLOCK
To display tenths of seconds in the last minute of play,
press YES . This setting is unavailable if the clock is
counting up.
- CHANGE SPORT -COUNT DN.CLK?Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -1/10SEC CLK? Y/N
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Note: On a four-digit game clock (MM:SS), the seconds will display in minutes area and the tenths of seconds will display after the colon.
AUTO HORN
If you press YES to select auto horn, this mode is
active each time you select soccer as the sport. You can still use the AUTO HORN key to turn this feature on and off as instructed on page 16.
TIMEOUT TO SCOREBOARD
If you want the timeout timer to appear on the
scoreboard, press YES . If you press NO , the timer
appears only on the MP-70/50’s LCD display.
CLOCK SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the game
period in minutes and then press ENTER .
BREAK SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the break
period (half time) in minutes and then press ENTER .
OVERTIME SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the
overtime period in minutes and then press ENTER .
TIMEOUT TIMER SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the number of seconds
per timeout and then press ENTER .
NUMBER OF TIMEOUTS LEFT
Enter the number of timeouts allowed, either per game
or per half. When you press SHIFT + NEW GAME ,
this value resets automatically. If you are tracking timeouts by half, you must manually reset the number of timeouts left at half time.
VIDEO CHARACTER GENERATOR
Enter YES to enable data out on the RS-232
connector for use with the VideoStamp+ character
generator. Responding NO will default to ProLine
data on the RS-232 connector for most sports.
- CHANGE SPORT -AUTO HORN? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -T.O.TO SCBD? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -CLOCK SET TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -BREAK SET TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -O.T. SET TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -T.O.TIMER TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -# OF TOLS,1TO9?
- CHANGE SPORT -VIDEO CHAR? Y/N
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OPERATING THE CONTROL IN A VOLLEYBALL GAME Before continuing with this chapter, be sure the letters VB appear in the upper-left corner of the LCD display. This indicates that volleyball is the sport currently selected. If you see a different code, select volleyball, as instructed at SELECTING
AND CHANGING SPORTS on page 148. You may want to adjust the sport-specific settings for volleyball as instructed earlier in this chapter.
You should also be familiar with the information in the chapter titled COMMON
FUNCTIONS on page 13, which discusses several functions of the MP-70/50 that are important to its operation in a volleyball game, such as operating the clock and updating the score.
CONTROLLING THE SERVICE INDICATORS
Press the NEXT POSS key to alternate between the home and guest service
indicators. To blank both service indicators, press NEXT POSS . Then
press SHIFT + BLANK .
DISPLAYING GAMES WON
Follow these steps to enter or update the number of games won:
1. Press one of the GAMES WON keys (HOME FOULS or VISITORFOULS).
2. Press one of the following keys to adjust the number by the increment
indicated: +1 , +2 , +3 or –1 .
or
1. Press one of the GAMES WON keys (HOME FOULS or VISITORFOULS).
2. On the numeric keypad, enter the new number and then press ENTER .
DISPLAYING THE GAME NUMBER
Follow these steps to enter or update the game number:
1. Press WEIGHT GAME.
2. Press one of the following keys to adjust the game number by the
increment indicated: +1 , +2 , +3 or –1 .
Or
1. Press WEIGHT GAME.
2. On the numeric keypad, enter the new game number and then
press ENTER .
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MOVING PREVIOUS VOLLEYBALL SET SCORES DOWN TO LOWER SCOREBOARD PANEL
The following instructions apply only if you have scoreboard type 04. Board type 04 can display up to four previous volleyball set scores on the lower portion of the scoreboard.
To move your present volleyball set score to one of the open previous score areas:
1. Press NEW SET.
2. At the NEW SET prompt, press YES.
EDITING THE PREVIOUS SET SCORES
The following instructions apply only if you have scoreboard type 04. Board type 04 can display up to four previous volleyball set scores on the lower portion of the scoreboard.
To edit previous set scores:
1. Press SHIFT + EDIT PREV. GAME SCORES.
2. At the prompt “WHICH, 1to4?” Select which score to edit, 1 to 4.
3. Enter the home score and then enter the visitor score using the numerickeypad.
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TRACK If track is not the sport currently selected on the MP-70/50, see SELECTING AND
CHANGING SPORTS on page 148.
You should also verify that the controller has been programmed to the correct scoreboard type and data format as instructed in PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM
SETTINGS on page 139.
SPORT-SPECIFIC SETTINGS FOR TRACK
When you select track the MP-70/50 offer the sport-specific settings discussed below. When you adjust these settings, the MP-70/50 stores your selections in permanent memory. Your settings become active each time you select track in the future.
The sequence shown on the following pages presents you with all of the
options you could encounter while programming sports-specific settings.
However, these options presented to you may vary, depending upon the
type of your control (MP-70 or MP-50), the version number of the
firmware in your control, the two-digit board type that you’ve selected, or
your scoreboard model. Hence, not all of the options outlined in this
chapter may appear on your control.
As you run through the following programming sequence, and you find
the need to back up to a previous programming option earlier in the
sequence, you can back up by selecting SHIFT + 8 .
You may skip a prompt by pressing the NEXT key. This will advance
you to the next prompt, but will save the existing settings of your current
prompt without making any changes. However, Fair-Play advises that
you respond YES or NO to all prompts, so that you have made all of
the appropriate selections for your sports event.
You may exit the programming sequence at any time by pressing
the ESC key. This will take you to the Quit prompt.
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MINUTES TENS TO CONNECTOR 2
This setting is exclusive to the to the FB-8218TK scoreboard, which support football soccer and track. It is available only when you have programmed the MP-70/50 for use with the FB-8218TK (scoreboard type number 26). See PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM SETTINGS on page 139 for more information on scoreboard types.
When you are using the FB-8218TK scoreboard for football or soccer
press YES at this prompt. If you are using a scoreboard other than
model FB-8218TK, always press YES at this prompt.
Press NO only when you are using the FB-8218TK scoreboard for a
track and field event. When you press NO , the MP-70/50 transmits
tenths of seconds data to connector 2 of the scoreboard processor pack. You must also redirect the wiring at the scoreboard to complete this change.
OMEGA POWERTIME
Omega PowerTime is a hand-held, multi-functional timer used for track and field events. It is an add-on feature that can be purchased from your Fair-Play dealer, and is available for scoreboard types 23, 24, and 37.
Select YES if you wish for your MP-70 control to receive data from the Omega
PowerTime product.
Note: If you have selected the Omega PowerTime product, you cannot select FinishLynx, which is the next prompt you will see. For more information on Omega Power Time, please request the Power Time Manual. Ask for Trans-Lux Fair-Play part number 98-0130-02.
- CHANGE SPORT -MT TO CONN2? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -OMEGA POWERT?Y/N
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FINISHLYNX
FinishLynx is a versitile digital photofinish and track timing system that can be connected to an MP-70 control, and is available for scoreboard types 15, 23, 24 and 37.
Note: For additional information on FinishLynx, contact your Fair-Play dealer.
Select YES if you want your MP-70 control to receive
data from the FinishLynx product.
Note: If you have selected Finish Lynx, you cannot select Omega Power Time.
OPERATING IN MANUAL MODE
Before continuing with this chapter, be sure the letters TK appear in the upper-left corner of the LCD display. This indicates that track is the sport currently selected. If you see a different code, select track as instructed at SELECTING AND
CHANGING SPORTS on page 148.
You should also be familiar with the information in COMMON FUNCTIONS on page 13, which discusses several functions of the MP-70/50 that are important to its operation in a track and field event, such as operating the clock updating score.
DISPLAYING THE EVENT NUMBER
Follow these steps to enter or update the event number:
1. Press BALL ON EVENT .
2. On the numeric keypad, enter the event number
and then press ENTER . The number of digits
allowed can vary with scoreboard model. Mostallow two digits, some allow three digits.
- CHANGE SPORT -FINISHLYNX? Y/N
TK 0:00.00 EVENT 4
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DISPLAYING THE HEAT NUMBER
Follow these steps to enter or update the heat number:
1. Press QTR HEAT .
Note: Some scoreboard models do not display HEAT, only EVENT.
2. On the numeric keypad, enter the heat number
and then press ENTER .
Or
Press the +1 , +2 , +3 or -1 keys to
update the number.
ENTERING LANE AND PLACE INFORMATION
Follow these steps to enter lane and place information for up to eight contestants:
1. Press DOWN PLACE .
2. On the numeric keypad, type one digit for lane,one digit for place, and the contestant’s time.
Then press ENTER .
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter information for additional contestants. Amaximum of eight contestants are allowed.
DISPLAYING EVENT RESULTS
Press the DISPLAY CLOCK/RESULTS key to alternate between the event
clock and event results on the scoreboard.
You must enter lane and place information as instructed above before you can display event results.
When displaying event results, press the LANE PLACE ORDER key to
alternate between lane and place information on the scoreboard. Press the up and down arrow keys to navigate between the lane/place entries for the various contestants. Use the two arrow keys to displays the contestant results on the scoreboard.
TK 0:00.00 EVENT 4
TK 0:00.00 HEAT 4
TK 0:00.00 L2 P1 3:59.30
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FINISHLYNX INSTALLATION AND SETUP
If you have selected the FinishLynx option, as explained in FINISHLYNX on page 64, your running time and results displayed on the scoreboard are sent to the MP-70 control from the FinishLynx computer over a serial cable supplied by Trans-Lux/Fair-Play.
FINISHLYNX INSTALLATION
The FinishLynx product is connected to the MP-70 control via a null modem cable that attaches to the RS-232 port on the back of the MP-70.
Note: Please refer to the FinishLynx manual at www.finishlynx.com for other questions concerning connections and hardware.
FINISHLYNX SETUP
Note: The following procedure is not a complete explanation of how to install and operated FinishLynx software. For more information, please consult the FinishLynx manual at www.finishlynx.com.
Open the FinishLynx software on your PC, and set up FinishLynx by using the following procedure.
1. The Options box appears, as shown at right. Choose the Scoreboards tab,located at the top of the Options box.
2. Choose the following options settings:
In the Script box, choose Dak.lss.
In the Name box, choose the name of your scoreboard configuration.
In the Code Set box, choose Single Byte.
In the Serial Port box, choose COM1.
In the Baud box, choose 9600.
In the Pause Time box, choose the number of seconds that you wish toleave the split time on the scoreboard before it returns to displaying therunning time.
Check the Always send place checkbox.
Check the Paging checkbox.
In the Size box, choose 8.
In the Time box, choose the pause time between the contestants.
In the Time Precision box, choose Hundredths.
3. Click OK .
4. Restart FinishLynx to finalize the configuration.
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BASEBALL If baseball is not the sport currently selected on the MP-70/50, or if you want to change the controller’s settings for baseball, see SELECTING AND CHANGING
SPORTS on page 148.
You should also verify that the controller has been programmed to use the correct scoreboard type and data format as instructed in PROGRAMMING THE
SYSTEM SETTINGS on page 139.
The MP-70/50 offers two keypad inserts for baseball, labeled “Baseball”
and “Baseball Multi-Purpose.” Use the first if you will be tracking the
score by inning, as with the BA-7136 scoreboard. Use the second with
more basic baseball scoreboards, such as the BA-7100 or BA-7109, or
with multi-purpose scoreboards such as the MP-7114. Be sure the insert
you are using is appropriate for the scoreboard type you have selected.
See PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM SETTINGS on page 139 for more
information on scoreboard types.
The sequence shown on the following pages presents you with all of the
options you could encounter while programming sports-specific settings.
However, these options presented to you may vary, depending upon the
type of your control (MP-70 or MP-50), the version number of the
firmware in your control, the two-digit board type that you’ve selected, or
your scoreboard model. Hence, not all of the options outlined in this
chapter may appear on your control.
As you run through the following programming sequence, and you find
the need to back up to a previous programming option earlier in the
sequence, you can back up by selecting SHIFT + 8 .
You may skip a prompt by pressing the NEXT key. This will advance
you to the next prompt, but will save the existing settings of your current
prompt without making any changes. However, Fair-Play advises that
you respond YES or NO to all prompts, so that you have made all of
the appropriate selections for your sports event.
You may exit the programming sequence at any time by pressing
the ESC key. This will take you to the Quit prompt.
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SPORT-SPECIFIC SETTINGS FOR BASEBALL
When you select baseball, the MP-70/50 offers the sport-specific settings discussed below. When you adjust these settings the MP-70/50 stores your selections in permanent memory. Your settings become active each time you select baseball in the future.
SINGLE-PRESS BALLS, STRIKES, OUTS
This feature allows you to increase the ball, strike and out values with a single press of the corresponding key.
If you press NO at the 1 PRESS BSO prompt, you
must press +1 or -1 after pressing BALL , STRIKE or OUT .
AUTOMATIC SCORE TOTALING
If board types 34, 35 or 38 were selected in the SYSTEM SETTINGS level of programming, the prompt
AUTO SC.TOTAL? will appear. Press YES if you
want the total runs to automatically increase when the
score by inning increases or NO if you prefer to manually track the total runs.
Note: Some baseball scoreboards do not offer full game clock functionality. Your MP-70/50 will only give you prompts for the functions your scoreboard type offers. This qualification applies to the following six items.
COUNTDOWN CLOCK
Press YES if you want the clock to count down
or NO if you want the clock to count up.
AUTO HORN
If you press YES to select auto horn, this mode is
active each time you select baseball as the sport. You can still use the AUTO HORN key to turn this feature on and off as instructed at SOUNDING THE HORN on page 16.
CLOCK SET TO (HOURS OR MINUTES/SECONDS)
To time a game or event for a period of hours,
respond YES to the HOUR CLOCK? Y/N prompt.
Then enter the duration of the time period in hours and
minutes and then press ENTER . You may set the time
up to nine hours and 99 minutes in this mode.
If you respond NO to the HOUR CLOCK prompt, the
CLOCK SET TO? prompt will appear. Enter the duration
of the game period in minutes and then press ENTER .
You may set the time up to 99 minutes.
- CHANGE SPORT -1 PRESS BSO? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -AUTO SC.TOTAL? Y
- CHANGE SPORT -COUNT DN.CLK?Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -AUTO HORN? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -HOUR CLOCK? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -CLK SET TO?__:__
- CHANGE SPORT -CLOCK SET TO? 00
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PITCH TIMER
Answer yes if you want to use a pitch timer or between innings timer.
TIMER SET #1 AND #2 (MP-70 ONLY)
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the field
timer #1 in seconds and then press ENTER . For
example: 20 seconds (20 sec pitch clock). Next, enter
the duration of field timer #2 and then press ENTER .
For example: 90 seconds (90 sec limit between innings).
PITCH SPEED SENSOR
These prompts only appear if the PITCH SPEED has been enabled. Refer to SETTINGS FOR BASEBALL BOARD TYPES 34, 35 & 39 on page 142.
Answer YES to JUGS GUN if using a Jug’s Speed
Gun Model HTRCR-1K.
Answer YES to STALKER GUN if using a Stalker Pro
II Speed Sensor.
- CHANGE SPORT -TIMER SET#2? 90_
- CHANGE SPORT -TIMER SET#1? 20_
- CHANGE SPORT -JUGS GUN? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -STALKER GUN? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -PITCH TIMER? Y/N
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OPERATING THE CONTROL IN A BASEBALL GAME
Before continuing with this chapter, be sure the letters BA appear in the upper-left corner of the LCD display. This indicates that baseball is the sport currently selected. If you see a different code, select baseball as instructed at SELECTING
AND CHANGING SPORTS on page 148 on page 199.
You should also be familiar with the information in PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM
SETTINGS on page 139, which discusses several functions of the MP-70/50 that are important to its operation in a baseball game.
UPDATING THE INNING NUMBER
Follow these steps to update the inning number
1. Press INNING .
2. Press +1 to advance to the next inning or
on the numeric keypad, enter the new inning number and then
press ENTER .
ALTERNATING DISPLAY OF INNINGS/GAME CLOCK
Some baseball scoreboards allow you to toggle between displaying the innings
and the game clock in the same digit window. Simply pressing the INNING key
twice does this.
TRACKING THE SCORE BY INNING
If the MP-70/50 is programmed for use with the BA-7127 or BA-7136 (scoreboard type number 34) you can track score by inning through 20 innings of game play. In extra innings situations when the inning number increases from 10 to 11, the home and visitor score by inning display windows of the scoreboard will be cleared. Eleventh-inning scores will then be displayed in the first-inning position, twelfth-inning scores in position 2, and so on, through the twentieth inning. Score information for the first 10 innings is retained in memory and can be retrieved for display at any time by entering an inning number from one to 10. (See UPDATING
THE INNING NUMBER above) The selected inning number appears on the top line, right-hand side of the LCD window unless the hit or error indicator is on.
The BA-7120 scoreboard (type 35) works similarly but has only nine score-by-inning windows instead of 10. Therefore the tenth-inning scores are displayed in the first-inning position, eleventh-inning scores in position 2, and so on, through the eighteenth inning.
If your scoreboard model allows you to display the score by inning, follow the steps below to enter or update the score. If you need to correct a scoring mistake in a previous inning, follow the same steps.
1. Select the inning as instructed above.
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2. Press HOME SCORE BY INN or VISITOR SCORE BY INN .
3. Press one of the following keys to adjust the score by the increment
indicated: +1 , +2 , +3 or -1 .
Or
1. Select the inning as instructed above.
2. Press HOME SCORE BY INN or VISITOR SCORE BY INN .
3. On the numeric keypad, enter the new score and then press ENTER .
If the automatic runs totaling feature is active, up to 19 runs per inning can be displayed. If more than nine runs come across in any inning, the display window for that particular inning will flash the number “1” for one second out of every 11 seconds for the remainder of the game to indicate more than 10 runs. For example, if there were 13 runs in the fifth inning, that window would display “3” for 10 seconds, “1” for one second, “3” for 10 seconds and so on.
BALLS, STRIKES, AND OUTS
The 1 PRESS BSO feature (see SINGLE-PRESS BALLS, STRIKES, OUTS on page 68) allows you to increase the ball, strike and out values with a single press of the
corresponding key. If this feature is not active, press +1 or -1 after
pressing BALL , STRIKE or OUT .
TRACKING PITCH COUNT
Note: Pitch count feature is available only for board types 31 and 32 with firmware version starting at 2.19 and board type 34 with firmware version starting at 2.20.
This feature keeps track of the number of pitches by the home or visitor pitcher. Perform the following after each pitch:
1. Press HOME PITCH COUNT or VISITOR PITCH COUNT button.
2. Press +1 button. The total number of pitches for home or visitor will
then be updated and displayed on the corresponding 2-digit display of the scoreboard.
CLEAR PITCH COUNT
To clear the pitch count when there is a pitcher change,
1. Press HOME PITCH COUNT for a home team pitcher change or
press VISITOR PITCH COUNT for a visitor
team pitcher change. BA 0:00.00 H. PITCH CNT
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2. Press SHIFT + -1/ BLANK button. The corresponding pitch count
display will be blanked (cleared).
INDICATING THE TEAM AND PLAYER AT BAT
Press TOP BOTTOM OF INNING to alternate
between the home team and visiting team. To blank
both indicators, press TOP BOTTOM OF INNING
and then press SHIFT + BLANK .
If you are using a multi-purpose scoreboard such as the MP-7114,
press HOME SPOT or VISITOR SPOT to control the possession indicators.
Follow these steps to display the batter’s player number if your scoreboard type supports this option:
1. Press AT-BAT .
2. On the numeric keypad, enter the player number and then
press ENTER .
CLEARING BALL, STRIKE AND AT BAT
Press CLEAR BALL STRIKE AT BAT to clear the
ball, strike, out and at bat fields at once.
UPDATING HITS
Press HIT to turn the hit indicator on and off.
If your scoreboard type allows you to tally hits for each team, follow these steps.
1. Press HOME HITS or VISITOR HITS .
2. Press one of the following keys to adjust the hit
count by the increment indicated: +1 , +2 , +3 or -1 or
On the numeric keypad, enter the new hit count and then
press ENTER .
UPDATING RUNS
If your scoreboard type allows you to tally runs for each team, follow these steps:
1. Press HOME RUNS TOTAL or
VISITOR RUNS TOTAL .
2. Press one of the following keys to adjust the hit
count by the increment indicated +1 , +2 , +3 or -1 or
On the numeric keypad, enter the new number of runs and then
press ENTER .
BA 0:00.00 AT BAT - HOME
BA 0:00.00 CLR- B,S & ATBAT
BA 0:00.00 HIT - ON
BA 0:00.00 V. HITS 0
BA 0:00.00 H. RUNS 0
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TRACKING ERRORS
Press ERROR to turn the error indicator on or off.
With some scoreboard types, the prompt appears when you turn the error indicator on. Enter the position number of the player committing the error; then
press ENTER .
If your scoreboard type allows you tally errors for each team follow these steps:
1. Press HOME ERRORS or VISITOR ERRORS .
2. Press one of the following keys to adjust the
error count by the increment indicated +1 ,
+2 , +3 or -1 or on the numeric keypad,
enter the new error count and then press ENTER .
READING BASEBALL SCOREBOARD CLOCKS
On baseball scoreboards there are two types of clock available.
1. Standard four-digit clock is programmable for display of either
minutes/seconds or hours/minutes. Cadence of seconds or minutes
indicates which mode this clock is in.
2. Two-digit “jump” clock with colons on either sides of digits.
Right-colon lit: Minutes are displayed
Left-colon lit: Seconds are displayed
In HOUR CLOCK mode only:
Both colons lit: Hours are displayed until last hour when right colon is lit to indicate minutes.
Note: Some two-digit models are capable of displaying the inning number on the clock. If this feature is activated, neither colon will be lit while the inning number is displayed.
BA 0:00.00 POSITION NO. ?
BA 0:00.00 H. ERRORS 0
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LACROSSE Lacrosse is a selection only for scoreboard type 21. Your scoreboard must be set for scoreboard type 21 in order for you to see the prompt for Lacrosse when you are in Program Mode. (If your scoreboard is for Lacrosse, it will be the
next question after responding NO to the SOCCER Y/N prompt).
If lacrosse is not the sport currently selected on the MP-70/50, or if you want to change the controller’s settings for lacrosse, see SELECTING AND CHANGING
SPORTS on page 148.
You should also verify that the controller has been programmed to use the correct scoreboard type and data format as instructed in PROGRAMMING THE
SYSTEM SETTINGS on page 139.
SPORT-SPECIFIC SETTINGS FOR LACROSSE
When you select Lacrosse, the MP-70/50 offers the sport-specific settings discussed below. When you adjust these settings the MP-70/50 stores your selections in permanent memory. Your settings become active each time you select lacrosse in the future.
The sequence shown on the following pages presents you with all of the
options you could encounter while programming sports-specific settings.
However, these options presented to you may vary, depending upon the
type of your control (MP-70 or MP-50), the version number of the
firmware in your control, the two-digit board type that you’ve selected, or
your scoreboard model. Hence, not all of the options outlined in this
chapter may appear on your control.
As you run through the following programming sequence, and you find
the need to back up to a previous programming option earlier in the
sequence, you can back up by selecting SHIFT + 8 .
You may skip a prompt by pressing the NEXT key. This will advance
you to the next prompt, but will save the existing settings of your current
prompt without making any changes. However, Fair-Play advises that
you respond YES or NO to all prompts, so that you have made all of
the appropriate selections for your sports event.
You may exit the programming sequence at any time by pressing
the ESC key. This will take you to the Quit prompt.
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COUNTDOWN CLOCK
Press YES if you want the clock to count down
or NO if you want the clock to count up.
TENTHS OF SECONDS CLOCK
To display tenths of seconds in the last minute of play,
press YES . This setting is unavailable if the clock is
counting up.
Note: On a four-digit game clock (MM:SS), the seconds will display in minutes area and the tenths of seconds will display after the colon.
AUTO HORN
If you press YES to select auto horn, this mode is
active each time you select lacrosse as the sport. You can still use the AUTO HORN key to turn this feature on and off as instructed on SOUNDING THE HORN on page 16.
TIMEOUT TO SCOREBOARD
If you want the timeout timer to appear on the
scoreboard, press YES . If you press NO , the timer
appears only on the MP-70/50’S LCD display.
TIMER SET TO (MP-70 ONLY)
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the field
timer in seconds and then press ENTER .
CLOCK SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the game
period in minutes and then press ENTER .
BREAK SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the break
period (half time) in minutes and then press ENTER .
OVERTIME SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the duration of the
overtime period in minutes and then press ENTER .
TIMEOUT TIMER SET TO
On the numeric keypad, enter the number of seconds
per timeout and then press ENTER .
- CHANGE SPORT -COUNT DN.CLK?Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -1/10SEC CLK? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -AUTO HORN? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -T.O.TO SCBD? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -TIMER SET TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -CLOCK SET TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -BREAK SET TO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -O.T. SET RO? 00
- CHANGE SPORT -T.O.TIMER TO? 00
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NUMBER OF TIMEOUTS LEFT
Enter the number of timeouts allowed either per game
or per half. When you press SHIFT + NEW GAME ,
this value resets automatically. If you are tracking timeouts by half, you must manually reset the number of timeouts left at the half time.
OPERATING THE CONTROL IN A LACROSSE GAME
Before continuing with this chapter, be sure the letters LC appear in the upper-left corner of the LCD display. This indicates that lacrosse is the sport currently selected. If you see a different code, select lacrosse as instructed at SELECTING
AND CHANGING SPORTS on page 148. You may want to adjust the sport-specific settings for lacrosse as instructed earlier in this chapter.
You should also be familiar with the information in COMMON FUNCTIONS on page 13, which discusses several functions of the MP-70/50 that are important to its operation in a lacrosse game, such as operating the clock and updating the score.
OPERATING THE POSSESSION LIGHTS
Press POSS. to alternate between the home and
visitor possession lights. To turn both lights off,
press POSS. ; then press SHIFT + BLANK .
SHOTS ON GOAL
The HOME S.O.G. or VISITOR S.O.G. keys work much like the SCORE key. Follow these steps to use them.
1. Press HOME S.O.G. or VISITOR S.O.G. .
2. Press one of the following keys to adjust the shots on goal value by the
increment indicated: +1 , +2 , +3 and -1 .
Or
1. Press HOME S.O.G. or VISITOR S.O.G. .
2. On the numeric keypad, enter the new shots on goal value and then
press ENTER .
PENALTIES
Follow these steps to start a penalty timer:
1. Press HOME PENALTY or VISITOR PENALTY .
- CHANGE SPORT -# OF TOLS,1TO9?
LC % : 4. H. S.O.GOAL 2
LC 25 % :08. POSSESSION- HOME
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2. Press +1 , +2 or +3 to assign a penalty
time. These keys will assign penalties accordingto the following pre-set times:
+1 = 30 seconds.
+2 = 1 minute.
+3 = 2 minutes.
-1 = 3 minutes.
If a player receives two back-to-back penalties, you can press another of the + keys to add more time.
3. At the ENTER PLY. NO. prompt, enter the player number on the numeric
keypad and then press ENTER .
In lacrosse, there are three penalty clocks per team, and the MP-70/50 can storeup to five penalties per team in memory. This means only the first three penaltiesin memory for each team will count down. When there are four or more penaltiesin memory at once, the fourth penalty begins to count down when one of the firstthree expires.
Penalty timers count down only when the game clock is running during a regular game period; they do not count down during break periods.
If you correct the game clock during a game period when penalty timers are running, the prompt below
appears. Press SHIFT + YES if you want to correct
the penalties that are actually counting.
Note: The MP-70/50 can track a maximum of six counting penalties (three counting penalties for each team), at any given time. However, you will only be presented with the penalties that are currently being counted.
CANCELLING INDIVIDUAL PENALTIES
Follow these steps to correct or cancel an individual penalty.
1. Press HOME PENALTY or VISITOR PENALTY .
2. Enter the player number and then press ENTER .
3. The current penalty time in memory appears on the LCD display.
Press ENTER to cancel penalty. To correct the penalty time, enter the new
time on the numeric key pad and then press ENTER .
EDIT OR CLEAR PENALTIES
1. Press HOME PENALTY or VISITOR PENALTY .
2. Press the CLR key to clear the penalty.
LC 9 0:00 H. PENALTY 2
LC 5:54.45 CORR.PENALTY?Y/N
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3. The control prompts you for a player number. Enter the player number
and press ENTER . The control displays the time of penalty in memory
or
use the numeric keypad to key in a different amount of time and
press ENTER .
SAVES
The HOME SAVES and VISITOR SAVES keys work much like the SCORE key. Follow these steps to use them.
1. Press HOME SAVES or VISITOR SAVES .
2. Press one of the following keys to adjust theshots on goal value by the increment
indicated: +1 , +2 , +3 and -1 .
LC 7 % : 6 H. SAVES 2
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TEAM NAMES TEAM NAME DISPLAYS (MP-70 ONLY)
If your scoreboard is equipped with SpectraLens or LED technology electronic team names displays, the MP-70 control can transmit team name data to them through either wired or wireless transmission.
To enter the home team name, follow the steps below.
1. While pressing and holding the SHIFT key,
press HOME SCORE . The LCD will display
the prompt shown. The top line of the LCD holds the first 16 letters of the alphabet, with a highlighting cursor centered under the letter “I.” The bottom line prompts you to enter the home or visitor team name.
2. Use the 4/YES and 6/NO keys of the numeric key pad to position
the cursor under the letter you want to select. The 4/YES key
advances the cursor to the left, and the 6/NO key moves it to the right.
Note: The UP and DOWN arrow keys ( 8 and 2 keys of the numeric
keypad) serve the same purpose, UP= cursor direction right and DOWN =
cursor direction left. Only the 4/YES and 6/NO keys are referenced in
this portion of the manual text.
Note: For software versions 3.08d and keypads with corresponding alphabet letters only: Press the keypad letter that corresponds to the home or visitor team name.
To scroll through the letters more easily, press and hold either key. After about a second the cursor will begin a rapid succession through the LCD top line characters. Lift your finger to stop the cursor at the desired letter.
This quick scroll feature can also be used to alternate LCD screens, which contain the remaining letters of the alphabet, some punctuation, numbers, space and font indicator. To view the two
additional screens shown, press and hold either the 4 or 6 keys and wait for
the cursor to move beyond either end of the top line of the LCD. As the cursor moves off the end of each screen the top line changes to the next screen in sequence.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP ENTER HOME T.N.
QRSTUVWXYZ&.,’”- ENTER HOME T.N.
0123456789 NF ENTER HOME T.N.
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The font indicator, which appears in the third screen’s upper right hand corner, displays one of two possible font settings: either NF for narrow font or WF for wide font. To change from one font style to the other, position the cursor under either
letter of the font indicator then press the NEXT key (the 5 key of the numeric
keypad). The result is illustrated below.
1. To select the first letter of the team name, use
the 4/YES or 6/NO keys to position the
cursor under the required letter. Then press
the NEXT key. The selected letter will be
displayed on the bottom line of the LCD.Continue this process until the remaining lettersof the team name have been chosen.
The CLR key of the numeric keypad provides
backspace capability. Press it to delete anyletter or letters selected in error.
2. Once all the required letters have been chosen,
press the ENTER key to conclude the
process and transmit the team name data to thescoreboard display. A screen similar to the one shown will appear on theLCD.
3. To enter visitor team name, repeat steps one through four only
select VISITOR SCORE instead of HOME SCORE while holding
down on the SHIFT key.
4. Once the HOME TEAM name has been entered, it will remain set in thecontroller memory even when power is turned off. If you need to changethe HOME TEAM name, repeat steps one through four. The VISITORTEAM name is automatically erased when the control is turned off andwill need to be re-entered every time the control is used.
5. Though the control allows entry of up to 11 characters per team name, a32-pixel width team name window will only display about six narrow font(NF) characters, and a 48-pixel width team name window will onlydisplay about nine NF characters. If some of the characters are cut off ornot displayed on the scoreboard team name window, repeat the entryprocedure and try one of the following:
Select the narrow font (NF) as explained in Step 2.
Eliminate spaces if they were previously used.
Abbreviate the team name.
6. Verify the correct team name appearance on the scoreboard display.
0123456789 WF ENTER HOME T.N.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP H.TN=B
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP H.TN=BRON
QRSTUVWXYZ&.,’”- H.TN=BRONCOS
FB 15:00.H.TN=BRONCOS
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Note: You should also verify that the controller has been programmed to use the
correct scoreboard type and data format as instructed in PROGRAMMING
THE SYSTEM SETTINGS on page 139.
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MP-70/50 WIRELESS OPTION Note: This chapter contains information is for the MP-70/50 Wireless Option.
The MP-70/50 Wireless was used until August 2008.
• MP-72/52 G2 WIRELESS OPTION can be found on page 99.
• MP-73/53 G3 WIRELESS OPTION can be found on page 115.
The wireless option available with the MP-70/50 allows you to control most indoor scoreboards and shot clocks, or most outdoor scoreboards and field timers from any location in the gym or on the field - without the need for wiring and cable conduit.
The wireless MP-70/50 controls are operated in a similar fashion to the MP-70/50 controls that have a standard cable connection. This chapter describes how the wireless control can be set up and its features programmed into the control, in the event that you may need to do this. It also features tips on operating the wireless control effectively, as well as detailed instructions for how to set up and run the control during special circumstances.
Note: The MP-70/50 control has been factory tested with your display, and should be ready to plug and play.
When equipped with the wireless option, the MP-70/50 can still operate the scoreboards using conventional control wire. It can also simultaneously operate some devices via the wireless link, and others via control cables. However, if you are using hand switches, you should know that they require a cable connection to the control, even when used with a wireless model.
Note: Hand switches cannot be used with the MP-50 control.
SETTING UP THE WIRELESS
CONNECTION
The wireless MP-70/50 and receiving devices must be located within range of one another. The wireless system offers an approximate range of 300 feet indoors and 1,200 feet outdoors.
For optimal transmission:
1. Rotate the MP-70/50 antenna to the fullupright position when using the controller.(Refer to the figures above.) Placing theantenna in any other position reduces thetransmission range.
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Warning: Never apply power to a wireless MP-70/50 control that
has its antenna removed. This will immediately
destroy the output amplifier on the control’s
transmitter card, and will void any wireless MP-70/50
warranty. If the antenna has been damaged, send the
control to an authorized service center for repair.
2. Locate the MP-70/50 transmitter within a 180-degree arc in front of thescoreboard to prevent the scoreboard from blocking the signal.
The wireless signal is largely immune to conflicting radio frequency signals from cordless telephones, cellular telephones, microwave ovens and other radio frequency devices. For more information on interference, see RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE on page 112.
When the scoreboard is properly receiving data from the wireless MP-70/50, the scoring data (time, score, fouls etc.) appears on the scoreboard. If the scoreboard or timer loses the signal, or if the signal is intermittent, the scoreboard or timer will hold its last transmission for up to five seconds. After five seconds, if the control still cannot detect a signal, it will display a two-digit number that represents the radio channel that the scoreboard radio receiver is set to.
Note: If a scoreboard takes longer than 45 seconds to respond to a wireless transmission, it could indicate an improper equipment setup or component malfunction.
The wireless MP-70/50 has been programmed to use the correct scoreboard type and data format as instructed in PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM SETTINGS on page 139.
SELECTING TRANSMISSION MODES
Before operating the wireless MP-70/50, you must select a transmission mode. The wireless data link can operate in one of two modes:
SELECT CHANNEL mode (SEL) - In SEL mode, you can operate morethan one display with more than one control, simultaneously, withoutthem interfering with one another.
ALL SCOREBOARDS mode (ALL) - In ALL mode, you can synchronizemultiple scoreboards to one control.
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HIGH AND LOW POWER MODES
The wireless data link can operate in either
HIGH POWER mode - In HIGH POWER mode, your control broadcastsa signal to the display at its maximum available power output. Undernormal circumstances, set your control to HIGH POWER mode.
LOW POWER TRANSMISSION mode - Primarily used for systemtesting.
VIEWING YOUR SETTINGS
To view the current radio transmitter setting of your control, hold down
the SHIFT key while pressing the BAT/RF key.
If your control is not battery operated, the first press will display the radio transmitter settings.
Note: If you have a battery-powered control, the first press of the BAT/RF key
will display the percentage of power remaining in the battery on the bottom line of the LCD. Press the key a second time to display the radio transmitter settings.
When displaying the radio transmitter settings, the bottom line of the LCD will display the following:
LOW or HIGH: LOW or HIGH POWER
TRANSMISSION modes.
ALL or SEL: ALL or SEL CHANNEL mode.
CH# (0-15): Radio channel (SEL CHANNEL mode only).
CHANGING YOUR SETTINGS
HIGH POWER TRANSMIT
To change any or all of these three settings, hold down the SHIFT key and
press the number 9 key. The top line of the LCD will display
HIPOWER XMIT? Y/N.
If you respond YES , the radio transmitter will send the radio signal at
full power.
If you respond NO , then the control transmit range will decrease (this is
typically used for testing).
Note: If you want the ALL SCBDS feature to be disabled, a lockout jumper (Fair-Play part number C1452) is available for purchase and installation in indoor scoreboards. All outdoor scoreboards come with this jumper factory installed. If you want to activate the ALL SCBDS feature in your outdoor scoreboard, you will need to have this jumper removed. Consult your Trans-Lux/Fair-Play Help Desk for assistance.
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ALL SCOREBOARDS
The prompt ALL SCBDS? Y/N will appear next. If you respond YES , the radio
transmitter will switch to ALL SCOREBOARDS mode. If your response is NO ,
the transmitter will switch to SEL mode.
SELECT CHANNEL
The final prompt in this series will be SEL.CHANNEL_0. At this prompt, you need to select your channel. Enter a one or two-digit number for the desired channel.
Press ENTER .
More information on selecting channels is included in the following section.
SELECTING CHANNELS
In SEL mode, you must select the same channel on both the MP-70/50 and its receiving devices (scoreboards and timers).
Valid channel numbers are 0 to 15. Most of the MP-70/50 controls manufactured by Fair-Play are set up at the factory to use channel 7 to control outdoor scoreboards, and channel 3 to control indoor scoreboards. You may keep these selections, or change them, as you prefer.
On the receiving device, the CHANNEL SELECTOR SWITCH is a 16-position rotary switch with a small arrow indicating its position. The image below shows this switch, which is located on the receiver card on your scoreboard. This switch is used to select the SEL mode radio channel. Channels 10 through 15 on M-70/50 correspond to the letters A through F on the CHANNEL SWITCH.
Note: Channels 0, 14, and 15 disable the radio transmitter on the MP-70/50 when the radio transmitter is in SEL mode. Likewise, the receiver located in a wireless scoreboard is disabled when the channel switch is set to 0, E or F.
RECEIVER CARD LOCATION
The receiver card is located in either the processor mounting area or the radio frequency data converter box of scoreboards equipped with the wireless option. See the following pictures for further details.
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Receiver card: for indoor displays
Receiver card: for low-voltage outdoor
displays
LOCATING CHANNEL SWITCH ON RECEIVER
CARD
If you are having trouble locating the channel switch on the scoreboard’s receiver card, then remove the receiver card from the scoreboard and hold the card in your hand. Turn the card around until you can see the channel switch, which resembles a dial.
Receiver card: high-voltage outdoor
displays
(Also used with Telelite conversions).
On high-voltage outdoor displays (and Telelite conversions), the channel switch is located behind a hole in the side of the receiver box. (See following picture). Remove the plastic plug to access the channel switch.
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VERIFYING YOUR CHANNEL SELECTION
Assuming your LED scoreboard is not receiving any signal from the control, the receiver channel number will display on the scoreboard for 30 minutes after you have powered it up. After that 30-minute period, the channel number displayed will dissapear and a roving segment will move around the digits of the scoreboard.
Note: If you do not see either the channel display or the roving segment on your scoreboard, the scoreboard may have a power failure.
VERIFYING SCOREBOARD SIGNAL LOCK
If you cannot tell what channel your scoreboard is set up to receive, you will need to find its signal lock. A signal lock takes place when the receiver card in your display has located the transmission signal from your wireless control.
To determine which operating channel your control is set to, power the control
ON while holding down the SHIFT key, and the 9 key at the same time. The
bottom line of the LCD display will then prompt you first for the power settings, then the ALL SCOREBOARD question; and finally, the SEL CHANNEL number. Use the numeric keypad to key in a different channel number. Conclude by
pressing ENTER . If that channel number is not the correct one to operate your
scoreboard, continue using this procedure to try additional channel numbers until you are successful. Enter all of the possible channel numbers, starting with channel 1, and working up to channel 13. If the transmitter and receiver cards are both functioning properly, the scoreboard should work on one of these 13 channels.
TURNING WIRELESS OFF
You will need to turn off the wireless feature if you want to hook up a wireless-equipped scoreboard to run on a conventional data cable. The procedure below describes how to turn off the wireless settings on your control.
1. Press SHIFT + 9 . - TRANS-LUX -HIPOWER XMIT?Y/N
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2. When the HIPOWER TRANSMIT prompt appears, press 4/YES .
3. When the ALL SCOREBOARDS prompt
appears, press 6/NO .
4. When the SELECT CHANNEL NUMBERprompt appears, you may select either 0, 14, or15 to turn off wireless, as these channels arenot used. In the example shown, the user hasselected 0.
5. At the last prompt, the settings that you haveselected will display on the LCD screen. In theexample shown, the user has selected Highpower Transmit, and hasselected Channel 0.
Note: The SEL.CHANNEL_0 prompt appears even in ALL SCOREBOARDSmode. This way, a viable channel number will be used if the control is changed to SEL channel operation.
6. Remember - You can always review your wireless settings by pressing
the SHIFT + BAT/RF keys. Your current
wireless settings will then appear on the LCDscreen, similar to the example shown.
GENERAL WIRELESS OPERATING
GUIDELINES
Maintain a clear, unobstructed line-of-sight between the control antennaand the receiving units. (See SETTING UP THE WIRELESS CONNECTION onpage 82 for more information).
When possible, tune the control transmitter and scoreboard receiver tothe lowest available channel setting.
Also when possible, operate the control with it’s TRANSMIT mode switchset to the SEL position.
If more than one control is in use at a facility, allow for at least onechannel of separation between channel settings, starting with channel 1.Example:
o Control 1=Channel 1;
o Control 2=Channel 3;
o Control 3=Channel 5, etc.
Note: Trans-Lux Fair-Play can arrange a recommended radio frequency channel plan for your site. Contact your sales representative for a channel plan.
- TRANS-LUX -ALL SCBDS? Y/N
- TRANS-LUX -SEL CHANNEL? 0
- TRANS-LUX -HIGH, SEL, CHO0
HIGH, SEL, CH0
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Avoid setting more than one control at a time to the ALL SCBDS mode,as this will cause the scoreboards to flicker. (For more information, seeSETTING UP THE WIRELESS CONNECTION on page 82 ).
Avoid setting more than one control at a time to a particular SEL modechannel setting, as this will cause scoreboards tuned to that channel toflicker. (For more information, see AVOIDING POTENTIAL PROBLEMS WITH
MULTIPLE CONTROLS on page 93).
Before establishing communication between a control set to ALL SCBDSand its intended receiving scoreboards, be sure to have establishedcommunication between the controls operating in the SEL mode and itsintended receiving scoreboards. Otherwise, the scoreboards you intendto run with a control tuned to a particular channel in the SEL mode will belikely to lock onto the signal from the control set to ALL SCBDS, and maynot respond to the intended SEL mode control when it is turned on. (Formore information, see AVOIDING POTENTIAL PROBLEMS WITH MULTIPLE
CONTROLS on page 93).
The scoreboard or shot timer lamp driver circuit card can accommodateeither conventional control wire hookup or wireless radio receiver, but isnot designated to accept both data transmission methodssimultaneously.
OPERATING WIRELESS UNDER SPECIAL
CIRCUMSTANCES
The following sections will give you pointers on setting up and operating the MP-70/50 control under special circumstances you may encounter. Keep in mind that:
A control set to ALL SCBDS will transmit indiscriminately to all wireless-equipped scoreboards in its range, regardless of what channel thesescoreboards have their receivers set to, except for receivers equippedwith a lockout jumper (part no. C1452) installed.
A control set to the selective (SEL) transmission of channels 1-13, willtransmit to all scoreboards in that vicinity that have their receivers tunedto that particular channel. Hence, a control set to channel 7 will transmitto all scoreboards in that vicinity that have their receivers set to channel7.
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MIXING WIRELESS AND CONVENTIONAL CABLE HOOKUPS
To use conventional control wire with a scoreboard, first disconnect the wireless receiver from the lamp driver card. Conversely, before using a wireless link, disconnect the conventional control wire from the lamp driver card.
On indoor scoreboards, lamp driver and radio receiver cards are both located behind the scoreboard HOME SCORE window or shot timer SECONDS window.
On outdoor scoreboards, the lamp driver and radio receiver cards are located behind a service access door adjacent to the disk antenna.
Attempting to simultaneously connect conventional control wire and a wireless receiver card to a lamp driver card can damage both cards.
The three illustrations below display correct vs. incorrect wireless/conventional cable arrangements.
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POWER-UP SEQUENCE FOR MULTIPLE CONTROLS
For systems using multiple wireless MP-70/50s, observe the following power-up sequence:
1. Scoreboards and timers.
2. The MP-70/50 controls set to the SEL mode.
3. Multiple controls can utilize the SEL TRANSMIT mode, but they musteach be set to different channels.
4. The MP-70/50 control set to the ALL mode. This has a limitation of ONEset of scoreboards set to ALL. Only ONE control at any given timeshould be set to the ALL TRANSMIT mode. No less than 45 secondsshould be allowed to pass between each power-up activation.
For example:
a. Turn power on to scoreboard 1, (channel select switch =4),and scoreboard 2 (channel select switch =9)
b. Wait 45 seconds.
Turn first MP-70/50 power on.
(Mode =SEL, CH4) c. Wait 45 seconds.
Verify that the scoreboard and shot timers set to
channel 4 are responding to transmission from the MP-
70/50 set to CH4.
Turn second MP-70/50 power on (Mode SEL, CH9 or
ALL). d. Verify that the scoreboard set to channel 9 is responding to
transmission from the MP-70 set to SEL CH9 or ALL.
SYNCHRONIZING TRANSMISSION MODES
In SEL mode, the MP-70/50 controls only the scoreboards with receiver cards set to the same channel that the control is set to. In ALL mode, the wireless option controls all scoreboards within range.
In a volleyball tournament, for example, you could display the scores of two matches on two independent scoreboards, each controlled by a wireless MP-70/50. In this case, as shown below, the radio transmitter on both controls would be set to SEL.
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During the final match, when only one game is in progress, you could display the same information on both scoreboards. You would do so by setting the radio transmitter to ALL. If you need to configure multiple playing courts in the same manner, please review AVOIDING
POTENTIAL PROBLEMS WITH MULTIPLE
CONTROLS on page 93.
Before synchronizing multiple scoreboards to one ALL control signal, turn their controls off to disengage the SEL mode communication links. A scoreboard cannot respond to the ALL signal if it is already locked onto a SEL signal. An ALL scoreboards lockout jumper (Fair-Play part number C1452) is available if you have certain scoreboard or scoreboards that you want to run only with SEL signals. With this jumper installed, the receiver card will ignore the ALL signal.
Note: This lockout jumper is installed as standard hardware on outdoor scoreboards.
When the radio transmitter is set to SEL, you must select a channel as previously described. Set the MP-70/50 and the receiving devices located in your scoreboard to the same channel. When the radio transmitter is set to ALL, the MP-70/50 controls all scoreboards within range, regardless of which select channel they are using.
When a scoreboard is locked onto a SEL mode signal, it ignores any transmissions from an MP-70/50 set to ALL. If you turnoff an MP-70/50 that is controlling a scoreboard in SEL mode, the scoreboards continues to ignore any transmissions from an MP-70/50 in ALL mode for 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, it responds to transmissions from an MP-70/50 in ALL mode.
To operate some scoreboards in SEL mode and others in ALL mode, turn on the scoreboards and MP-70/50 using SEL mode first. Then turn on those using ALL mode.
Note: Scoreboard display flickering or flashing may result when more than one MP-70/50 control is operating in ALL mode at the same time.
Note: The ALL RADIO TRANSMIT mode is not available on outdoor scoreboards or field timers. The select channel on the MP-70/50 control and on the receiver card (inside the scoreboard) must be set to the same channel, and the MP-70/50 control must be operated with the RADIO TRANSMIT mode set to SEL mode.
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AVOIDING POTENTIAL PROBLEMS WITH MULTIPLE CONTROLS
In facilities where one or more scoreboards are already synchronized to the signal of one wireless MP-70/50 transmitting in ALL SCBDS mode, that control will also transmit to any other scoreboards that you set up within its proximity - regardless of what the channel setting of the new scoreboard.
In other words, if you have a situation where two wireless scoreboards are operating on their own basketball courts, and are both operated under one control in ALL SCBDS mode, you will not be able to add and operate a new scoreboard independently, merely by using another MP-70/50 control set for ALL SCBDS. Instead, all of the scoreboards will display scrambled information, because each will not be able to discern which is its “correct” signal.
The reason for these garbled signals is that the wireless specification doesn’t allow the simultaneous use of more than one wireless control set to one particular channel. A situation where two or more controls are located within each other’s range and set to transmit on the same channel will produce competing signals. When this happens, the scoreboards will attempt to display both of these competing signals, resulting in garbled, unintelligible digits. Fortunately, your control includes the capacity to broadcast on 14 channels, and so the maximum number of wireless controls that can be used within a local vicinity is 14.
Instead, you can avoid garbling these transmission signals by setting up the controls in one of two different fashions:
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The recommended method of operating multiple scoreboards from onewireless control is to use the SEL TRANSMIT mode and tune the controland scoreboards to the same channel. As displayed below, the Court 1scoreboards and control are tuned to channel 4 and the Court 2scoreboards and control are tuned to channel 7. Keep in mind that thisarrangement will require you to physically change the channel at one ofthe scoreboards of both courts if you ever want to operate all fourscoreboards independently with four wireless controls. On the otherhand, the benefit of this setup is that if either control ceases transmitting,the scoreboards that particular control was operating will not lock on tothe signal from the other control.
An alternative method would be to set the two scoreboards and onecontrol of court 1 all to the same channel and transmit wireless data inthe SEL mode. Once you have established the SEL mode wireless linkon that court, you can then establish a link in the ALL SCBDS mode oncourt 2. (See illustration).Again, this arrangement willrequire you to switch one ofthe court 1 scoreboards to adifferent channel, if you everwant to operate all fourscoreboards independentlywith four wireless controls.The drawback of this setup isthat if control A ceasestransmitting, the scoreboardsthat control was operatingcould eventually lock on to thesignal from control B.
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OPERATING THE MP-70/50 IN RELAY MODE
RELAY mode enables an MP-70/50 to retransmit the scoreboard control data from another MP-70/50 that is designated as the LEAD control. This mode would be used in large installations that have multiple scoreboard as operated from wireless controls. This feature accommodates the need to operate multiple scoreboards both independently and synchronized.
The lead/relay configuration essentially takes the ALL SCOREBOARD concept (detailed in the Transmission Modes section beginning at
SYNCHRONIZING TRANSMISSION modes on page 91) and applies it in a manner that allowssynchronous scoreboard operation on multiplecourts rather than only one. See illustrations.
RELAY mode is used instead of changing the channel when synchronization is required. Take the following steps to accomplish this:
1. Make sure the SELect channels on both controls are different.
2. Set one of the controls to RELAY mode by applying power while
pressing the 1 key. The LCD will display RELAY mode. (If the relay
control is turned on, turn it off and wait 10 seconds before activating RELAY mode).
Note: The relay control must be set to RELAY mode before the controls are connected and power is applied to the lead control, or damage to one or both control outputs could occur.
3. Connect a twisted pair data cable (Fair-Play part number C0170) fromthe lead control SCOREBOARD PORT 1 to the relay controlSCOREBOARD PORT 1.
4. Power up the lead control as usual.
In RELAY mode data is sent via the connecting cable from the lead control to the radio transmitter of the relay control. The relay control then sends the same data over its own radio channel to the receiving devices. All control of the scoreboards is accomplished from the lead MP-70/50. Any input on the relay control is ignored. The control in RELAY mode will stay in RELAY mode until you again
apply power while holding down the 1 key. The control toggles in and out of
RELAY mode with this procedure.
Note: Turning the control off does not take it out of RELAY mode, which was the case with firmware versions prior to Version 2.03.
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WIRELESS TROUBLESHOOTING
The following section suggests possible solutions to problems you may encounter, including radio frequency interference, or other radio transmission problems.
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
Under normal circumstances, other wireless signals, such as a nearby cellular phone relay tower, should not jam the wireless MP-70/50 during a sporting event. The control’s radio signal is redundantly transmitted 16 times across a wide bandwidth using Spread Spectrum Technology - regardless of what channel or transmit mode your control is set to. Spread Spectrum Technology provides a high level of reliability, and is designed to hinder interference effects from cellular phones, cordless devices, microwaves and other Radio Frequency devices, as well as provide security from signal jamming.
However, wireless reception capability can be affected by unrelated Radio Frequency traffic in the area. As “stray” signals increase, reception range may decrease.
In the unlikely event that you think you are experiencing Radio Frequency interference, we recommend that you first change channels, which should eliminate any problems.
Note: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has certified that Fair-Play’s wireless MP-70/50 device will not cause harmful interference to other FCC-approved equipment.
CELL FILTER KITS
If you encounter a situation where your wireless scoreboard lights start flickering for no apparent reason, or your scoreboard exhibits sluggish responses (i.e., the clock does not run at a normal cadence), or you experience signal loss or dropout, contact the Fair-Play Help Desk. These problems can often be solved with the purchase of an in-line filter kit, (part no. 08-1003-00-2 with C1516 cable, or part no. 06-0076 -01). These in-line filter kits are installed between the antenna cable or receiver. Outdoor scoreboards built after Oct. 17, 2005 should already have had a 08-1003-002 in-line filter kit installed at the factory.
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SCOREBOARD NOT PICKING UP RADIO SIGNAL
If a scoreboard or shot timer is having difficulty locking onto the radio signal, try the following:
1. Make sure the control’s antenna is in the upright position, with anunobstructed line of sight to the scoreboard.
2. Relocate the control closer to the scoreboard.
3. Shut off the control and scoreboards and/or shot timer power for 20 to 30seconds, then turn them back on.
4. If the control is in SEL mode, switch the transmitter and receiver to adifferent channel from the one currently being used. Be sure to turn thescoreboard power off during this stage.
Or
Wait 20-30 seconds, and then turn the control back on.
Note: Channels 0, 14, and 15 disable the radio transmitter on the MP-70/50when the radio transmitter is in SEL mode. Likewise the receiver located in a wireless scoreboard is disabled when the channel switch is set to 0, E or F.
5. Make sure the control is programmed for high power radio transmission,as instructed at HIGH AND LOW POWER MODES on page 84.
Note: If you have difficulty establishing a signal lock on any display, switch ALLof your controls to high power.
6. If there has been no response to any of these possible fixes, Fair-Playrecommends that you run the scoreboard with a conventional data cablefor the duration of your game until you have more time to determine thecause of the problem. If you decide to do this, be sure to set the wirelessMP-70/50’s channel switch (located on the back panel) to position E, F,or 0; and the TRANSMIT mode switch to SEL. This will turn the radiotransmitter off and prevent possible damage to the scoreboard’sprocessor.
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In facilities that have more than one wireless scoreboard, assign aparticular control for use with a particular scoreboard and applyidentification labels for each control.
Keep a record of the channels on which the scoreboard’s receivers areset, and document the scoreboard Fair-Play model number. This isespecially useful for facilities that have more than one scoreboard, andspeeds up service processing if you should require future assistance.(For more information, see GETTING HELP on page 6).
For periods of extended system inactivity, such as a school holiday orovernight, shut off power to all scoreboards, timers and controls. This willextend product life and increase the safety margin, should servicing benecessary.
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MP-72/52 G2 WIRELESS OPTION Note: This chapter contains information for the MP-72/52 G2 Wireless Option
which was available from August 2008 to January 2011.
• MP-70/50 WIRELESS OPTION can be found on page 82.
• MP-73/53 G3 WIRELESS OPTION can be found on page 115.
The MP-72/52 Wireless G2 Option is the upgrade and replacement for the MP-70/50 Wireless Option.
The Wireless G2 Option uses the same Spread Spectrum technology but now uses Frequency Hopping method instead of the previous Direct Sequence method to transmit coded information.
The MP-72/52 allows you to control most indoor scoreboards and shot clocks, or most outdoor scoreboards and field timers from any location in the gym or on the field — without the need for wiring and cable conduit.
The wireless MP-72/52 controls are operated in a similar fashion to the MP-70/50 controls that have a standard cable connection.
This chapter describes how the wireless control can be set up and its features programmed into the control, in the event that you may need to do this. It also features tips on operating the wireless control effectively, as well as detailed instructions for how to set up and run the control during special circumstances.
Note: The MP-72/52 control has been factory tested with your display, and should be ready to plug and play.
When equipped with the wireless option, the MP-72/52 can still operate the scoreboards using conventional control wire. It can also simultaneously operate devices via the wireless link and via control cables.
If you are using hand switches, they currently require a cable connection to the control, even when used with a wireless model.
Note: Hand switches cannot be used with the MP-52 control.
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SETTING UP THE WIRELESS (G2) CONNECTION
The wireless MP-72/52 control has been programmed at the factory to use the correct scoreboard type and data format as instructed in PROGRAMMING THE
SYSTEM SETTINGS on page 139.
ANTENNA (G2)
For optimal transmission, rotate the MP-72/52 antenna to the full upright position when using the controller. Placing the antenna in any other position reduces the transmission range.
WARNING: Never apply power to a
wireless MP-72/52 control
that has its antenna removed. This will immediately
destroy the output amplifier on the control’s
transmitter card, and will void any wireless MP-72/52
warranty. If the antenna has been damaged, send the
control to an authorized service center for repair.
RANGE (G2)
The control transmitter must be:
1. Located within range ofthe scoreboard receiver.
500 feet indoors
1,500 feet outdoors.
2. Located within a 180°degree arc in front of thescoreboard receiver — toprevent the scoreboardfrom blocking the signal.
Note: The wireless signal is largely immune to conflicting radio frequency signals from cordless telephones, cellular telephones, microwave ovens and other
radio frequency devices. For more information on interference, see RADIO
FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE on page 112.
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SCOREBOARD OPERATION (G2)
When the scoreboard is properly receiving data from the wireless MP-72/52, the scoring data (time, score, fouls etc.) appears on the scoreboard.
If the scoreboard or timer loses the signal, or if the signal is intermittent, the scoreboard or timer will hold its last transmission for up to five seconds.
If after five seconds the scoreboard still cannot detect a signal, it willdisplay the channel number for 30 minutes. The channel number is atwo-digit number that represents the radio channel that the scoreboardradio receiver is set to.
Note: If a scoreboard takes longer than 45 seconds to respond to a wirelesstransmission, it could indicate an improper equipment setup or component malfunction.
If after 30 minutes and the LED scoreboard still is not receiving anysignal, the channel number will disappear and a roving segment willmove around the digits of the scoreboard.
VIEWING YOUR TRANSMITTER SETTINGS (G2)
1. Hold down the SHIFT + BAT/RF key.
If your control is not battery operated, the first press will display the radiotransmitter settings.
If you have a battery-powered control, the first
press of the BAT/RF key will display the
percentage of power remaining in the battery on the bottom line of the
LCD. Press the SHIFT + BAT/REF a second time to display the
radio transmitter settings.
2. The transmitter settings are displayed on the second line. They are divided inthree (3) sections and described as follows:
Power Modes
LOW — For indoor use or to avoid signal strength overload (if thecontrol transmitter and scoreboard receiver are too close together.
HIGH — For outdoor use or whenever there is a large distancebetween the control transmitter to the scoreboard receiver or ifsending control signals through walls.
Transmission Mode
SEL — You operate more than one scoreboard with more than onecontrol, simultaneously, without them interfering with one another.
ALL — You can synchronize multiple scoreboards to one control.
SC 45’ 3:22 LOW, ALL, CH4
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Channel Setting
CH# (0-15) — If Transmission Mode is set to SEL, then thetransmitter broadcasts only at the channel shown. If TransmissionMode is set to ALL, the transmitter broadcasts only on the ALLchannel.
CHANGING YOUR TRANSMITTER SETTINGS (G2)
1. To change any or all of these three settings, press SHIFT + 9 key.
2. The bottom line of the LCD will display HIPOWER XMIT.
If you respond YES , the radio will transmit at
HIGH power mode.
If you respond NO , the radio will transmit at
LOW power mode.
Note: If you want the ALL SCBDS feature to be disabled, there is a switch onthe radio receiver card that controls this. Refer to “Radio Receiver Switch Setting” in this chapter, or contact the Trans-Lux/Fair-Play Help Desk for assistance.
3. The prompt ALL SCBDS? Y/N will appear next.
If you respond YES , the radio will transmit on
ALL scoreboards channel.
If your response is NO , the radio will transmit
on SEL (select) channel.
4. The final prompt will be SEL. CHANNEL.
At this prompt, the number shown is thechannel the radio is currently set to.
If you with to change the channel, enter a oneor two-digit number for the desired channel (00 to 15), then
press ENTER .
To move on to the next setting without changing the select channel, hold
down the SHIFT key and press the NEXT key ( 5 key).
SC 45’ 3:22 HIPOWER XMIT?Y/N
SC 45’ 3:22 ALL SCBDS? Y/N
SC 45’ 3:22 SEL. CHANNEL? _4
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SELECTING CHANNELS (G2)
In SEL mode, you must select the same channel as the receiving devices (scoreboards and timers). Refer to table.
CHANNEL SETTINGS
Control Transmitter
Receiving Devices
Description
0
1
2
3 Indoor default
4
5
6
7 Outdoor default
8
9
10 A
11 B
12 C
13 D
14 E
15 F
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RECEIVER CARD LOCATION
The receiver card is located in the processor mounting area of scoreboards equipped with the wireless option. See the following pictures for further details.
Receiver card in for indoor displays
Receiver card in outdoor displays
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LOCATING CHANNEL SWITCH ON RECEIVER CARD (G2)
On the scoreboard or receiving device, the CHANNEL SELECTOR SWITCH is located near the edge of the receiver card. It is a 16-position rotary switch with a small arrow indicating the channel setting.
Channels 10 through 15 correspond to the letters A through F. Refer to table on page 103.
VERIFYING YOUR CHANNEL SELECTION (G2)
If the LED scoreboard is not receiving any signal from the control, the receiver channel number will display on the scoreboard for 30 minutes after you have powered it up. After that 30-minute period, the channel number displayed will disappear and a roving segment will move around the digits of the scoreboard.
Note: If you do not see either the channel number or the roving segment displayed on your scoreboard, then the scoreboard may have a power failure.
VERIFYING SCOREBOARD SIGNAL LOCK (G2)
If channel number is not displayed by scoreboard, then there is some other problem or the scoreboard is not compatible.
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GENERAL WIRELESS (G2) OPERATING GUIDELINES
Maintain a clear, unobstructed line-of-sight between the control antennaand the receiving units. (See SETTING UP THE WIRELESS (G2) connectionon page 100 for more information).
Also when possible, operate the control with it’s TRANSMIT mode switchset to the SEL position.
If more than one control and scoreboard is in use at a facility, and if theyare to operate independently, then set each control and scoreboardcombination to their own dedicated channel.
Note: Trans-Lux Fair-Play can arrange a recommended radio frequency channelplan for your site. Contact your sales representative for a channel plan.
Avoid setting more than one control at a time to the ALL SCBDS mode,as this will cause the scoreboards to malfunction. (For more information,see AVOIDING POTENTIAL PROBLEMS WITH MULTIPLE CONTROLS on page93).
Avoid setting more than one control at a time to a particular SEL modechannel setting, as this will cause scoreboards tuned to that channel tomalfunction. (For more information, see AVOIDING POTENTIAL PROBLEMS
WITH MULTIPLE CONTROLS on page 93).
Before establishing communication between a control set to ALL SCBDSand its intended receiving scoreboards, be sure to have establishedcommunication between the controls operating in the SEL mode and itsintended receiving scoreboards. Otherwise, the scoreboards you intendto run with a control tuned to a particular channel in the SEL mode will belikely to lock onto the signal from the control set to ALL SCBDS, and maynot respond to the intended SEL mode control when it is turned on. (Formore information, see AVOIDING POTENTIAL PROBLEMS WITH MULTIPLE
CONTROLS on page 93).
The scoreboard or shot timer lamp driver circuit card can accommodateeither conventional control wire hookup or wireless radio receiver, andthe current version is able to accept both data transmission methodssimultaneously. However, versions prior to May 2010 were NOT capableof accepting both the control wire and the wireless radio receiver.
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OPERATING WIRELESS (G2) UNDER SPECIAL
CIRCUMSTANCES
The following sections will give you pointers on setting up and operating the MP-72/52 control under special circumstances you may encounter.
ALL SCBDS - A control set to ALL SCBDS will transmit indiscriminatelyto all wireless-equipped scoreboards in its range, regardless of whatchannel these scoreboards have their receivers set to, except receiversthat have their switch set to SELECT CHANNEL operation only.
A control set to the selective (SEL) transmission of channels 0-15, willtransmit to all scoreboards in that vicinity that have their receivers tunedto that particular channel. Hence, a control set to channel 7 will transmitto all scoreboards in that vicinity that have their receivers set to channel7.
MIXING WIRELESS & CONVENTIONAL CABLE HOOKUPS (G2)
The scoreboard or shot timer lamp driver circuit card can accommodate either conventional control wire hookup or wireless radio receiver, and the current version is able to accept both data transmission methods simultaneously.
However, versions prior to May 2010 were not capable of accepting both the control wire and the wireless radio receiver. Attempting to simultaneously connect conventional control wire and a wireless receiver card to a lamp driver card of pre-May 2010 can damage both cards. The three illustrations below display correct vs. incorrect wireless/conventional cable arrangements for the older system.
On indoor scoreboards, lamp driver and radio receiver cards are both located behind the scoreboard HOME SCORE window or shot timer SECONDS window.
On outdoor scoreboards, the lamp driver and radio receiver cards are located behind a service access door adjacent to the disk antenna.
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POWER-UP SEQUENCE FOR MULTIPLE CONTROLS (G2)
For systems using multiple Wireless MP-72/52, observe the following power-up sequence:
1. Turn on scoreboards, timers and receiving devices.
2. Turn on the MP-72/52 controls that are set to SEL mode one-at-a-timeand waiting at least 45 seconds (for the control and scoreboard toestablish a link) before turning on the next control.
Note: Multiple controls can utilize the SEL TRANSMIT mode, but they must eachbe set to different channels.
3. Turn on the MP-72/52 control set to the ALL mode. Only one set ofscoreboards set to ALL. Only one control at any given time should be setto the ALL TRANSMIT mode.
For example:
a. Turn power on to Scoreboard 1 (channel select switch =4), andScoreboard 2 (channel select switch =9)
b. Turn on first MP-72/52 (Mode =SEL, CH4).
Wait 45 seconds while verifying that the scoreboard and shot timersset to channel 4 are responding to transmission from the MP-72/52set to CH4.
c. Turn on second MP-72/52 (Mode SEL, CH9 or ALL).
Wait 45 seconds and verify that the scoreboard set to channel 9 isresponding to transmission from the MP-72 set to SEL CH9 or ALL.
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SYNCHRONIZING TRANSMISSION MODES (G2)
In SEL mode, the MP-72/52 controls only the scoreboards with receiver cards set to the same channel that the control is set to. In ALL mode, the wireless option controls all scoreboards within range.
In a volleyball tournament, for example, you could display the scores of two matches on two independent scoreboards, each controlled by a wireless MP-72/52. In this case, as shown below, the radio transmitter on both controls would be set to SEL.
During the final match, when only one game is in progress, you could display the same information on both scoreboards. You would do so by setting the radio transmitter to ALL. If you need to configure multiple playing courts in the same manner, please review OPERATING THE MP-72/52 IN RELAY MODE on page 111. Before synchronizing multiple scoreboards to one ALL control signal, turn their controls off to disengage the SEL mode communication links. A scoreboard cannot respond to the ALL signal if it is already locked onto a SEL signal.
When the radio transmitter is set to SEL, you must select a channel as previously described. Set the MP-72/52 and the receiving devices located in your scoreboard to the same channel. When the radio transmitter is set to ALL, the MP-72/52 controls all scoreboards within range, regardless of which select channel they are using.
When a scoreboard is locked onto a SEL mode signal, it ignores any transmissions from an MP-72/52 set to ALL. If you turnoff an MP-72/52 that is controlling a scoreboard in SEL mode, the scoreboards continues to ignore any transmissions from an MP-72/52 in ALL mode for 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, it responds to transmissions from an MP-72/52 in ALL mode.
To operate some scoreboards in SEL mode and others in ALL mode, turn on the scoreboards and MP-72/52 using SEL mode first. Then turn on those using ALL mode.
Note: The ALL RADIO TRANSMIT mode is not available on outdoor scoreboards or field timers. The select channel on the MP-72/52 control and on the receiver card (inside the scoreboard) must be set to the same channel, and the MP-72/52 control must be operated with the RADIO TRANSMIT mode set to SEL mode.
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AVOIDING POTENTIAL PROBLEMS WITH MULTIPLE CONTROLS (G2)
In facilities where one or more scoreboards are already synchronized to the signal of one wireless MP-72/52 transmitting in ALL SCBDS mode, that control will also transmit to any other scoreboards that you set up within its proximity - regardless of what the channel setting of the new scoreboard.
In other words, if you have a situation where two wireless scoreboards are operating on their own basketball courts, and both operate under one control in ALL SCBDS mode, you will not be able to add and operate a new scoreboard independently, merely by using another MP-72/52 control set for ALL SCBDS. This will result in the situation illustrated below:
The reason for these garbled signals is that the wireless specification doesn’t allow the simultaneous use of more than one wireless control set to one particular channel. A situation where two or more controls are located within each other’s range and set to transmit on the same channel will produce competing signals. Fortunately, your control includes the capacity to broadcast on 16 channels, and so the maximum number of wireless controls that can be used within any local vicinity is 16.
You can avoid garbling these transmission signals by setting up the controls in one of two different fashions:
The recommended method of operating multiple scoreboards from one wirelesscontrol is to use the SEL TRANSMITmode and tune the control andscoreboards to the same channel. Asdisplayed below, the Court 1 scoreboardsand control are tuned to channel 4 and theCourt 2 scoreboards and control are tunedto channel 7. Keep in mind that thisarrangement will require you to physicallychange the channel at one of thescoreboards of both courts if you everwant to operate all four scoreboardsindependently with four wireless controls.On the other hand, the benefit of this setupis that if either control ceases transmitting, the scoreboards that particular controlwas operating will not lock on to the signal from the other control.
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An alternative method would be to set the two scoreboards and one control ofcourt 1 to the same channel and transmit wireless data in the SEL mode. Onceyou have established the SEL mode wireless link on that court, you can thenestablish a link in the ALL SCBDS mode on court 2. (See illustration below).Again, this arrangement will require you to switch one of the court 1 scoreboardsto a different channel, if you ever want to operate all four scoreboardsindependently with four wireless controls. The drawback of this setup is that ifcontrol A ceases transmitting, the scoreboards that control was operating couldeventually lock on to the signal from control B.
OPERATING THE MP-72/52 IN RELAY MODE (G2)
RELAY mode enables an MP-72/52 to retransmit the scoreboard control data from another MP-72/52 that is designated as the LEAD control. This mode would be used in large installations that have multiple scoreboards as operated from wireless controls. This feature accommodates the need to operate multiple scoreboards both independently and synchronized.
The lead/relay configuration essentially takes the ALL SCOREBOARD concept (detailed in the Transmission Modes section beginning at SYNCHRONIZING
TRANSMISSION MODES (G2) on page 109) and applies it in a manner that allows synchronous scoreboard operation on multiple courts rather than only one. See illustrations below.
RELAY mode is used instead of changing the channel when synchronization is required. Take the following steps to accomplish this:
1. Make sure the SELect channels on both controls are different.
2. Set one of the controls to RELAY mode by applying power while
pressing the 1 key. The LCD will display RELAY mode. (If the relay
control is turned on, turn it off and wait 10 seconds before activating RELAY mode).
Note: The relay control must be set to RELAY mode before the controls are connected and power is applied to the lead control, or damage to one or both control outputs could occur.
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3. Connect a twisted pair data cable (Fair-Play part number C0170) fromthe lead control SCOREBOARD PORT 1 to the relay controlSCOREBOARD PORT 1.
4. Power up the lead control as usual.
In RELAY mode data is sent via the connecting cable from the lead control to the radio transmitter of the relay control. The relay control then sends the same data over its own radio channel to the receiving devices. All control of the scoreboards is accomplished from the lead MP-72/52. Any input on the relay control is ignored. The control in RELAY mode will stay in RELAY mode until you again
apply power while holding down the 1 key. The control toggles in and out of
RELAY mode with this procedure.
Note: Turning the control off does not take it out of RELAY mode, which was the case with firmware versions prior to Version 2.03.
WIRELESS TROUBLESHOOTING (G2)
The following section suggests possible solutions to problems you may encounter, including radio frequency interference, or other radio transmission problems.
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (G2)
Under normal circumstances, other wireless signals, such as a nearby cellular phone relay tower, should not jam the wireless MP-72/52 during a sporting event. The control’s radio signal is redundantly transmitted 16 times across a wide bandwidth using Spread Spectrum Technology - regardless of what channel or transmit mode your control is set to. Spread Spectrum Technology provides a high level of reliability, and is designed to hinder interference effects from cellular phones, cordless devices, microwaves and other Radio Frequency devices, as well as provide security from signal jamming.
However, wireless reception capability can be affected by unrelated Radio Frequency traffic in the area. As “stray” signals increase, reception range may decrease.
In the unlikely event that you think you are experiencing Radio Frequency interference, we recommend that you first change channels, which should eliminate any problems. Contact the Trans-Lux/Fair-Play Help Desk for assistance.
Note: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has certified that Fair-Play’s wireless MP-72/52 device will not cause harmful interference to other FCC-approved equipment.
SCOREBOARD NOT PICKING UP RADIO SIGNAL (G2)
If a scoreboard or shot timer is having difficulty locking onto the radio signal, try the following:
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1. Make sure the control’s antenna is in the upright position, with anunobstructed line of sight to the scoreboard.
2. Relocate the control closer to the scoreboard.
3. Shut off the control and scoreboards and/or shot timer power for 20 to 30seconds, then turn them back on.
4. Make sure the control is programmed for high power radio transmission,as instructed at HIGH AND LOW POWER MODES on page 84.
Note: If you have difficulty establishing a signal lock on the scoreboard, switchALL of your controls to high power.
5. If there has been no response to any of these possible fixes, Fair-Playrecommends that you run the scoreboard with a conventional data cablefor the duration of your game until you have more time to determine thecause of the problem.
FINAL WIRELESS CONTROL CONSIDERATIONS (G2)
In facilities that have more than one wireless scoreboard, assign aparticular control for use with a particular scoreboard and applyidentification labels for each control.
Keep a record of the channels on which the scoreboard’s receivers areset, and document the scoreboard Fair-Play model number. This isespecially useful for facilities that have more than one scoreboard, andspeeds up service processing if you should require future assistance.(For more information, see GETTING HELP on page 6.
For periods of extended system inactivity, such as a school holiday orovernight, shut off power to all scoreboards, timers and controls. This willextend product life and increase the safety margin, should servicing benecessary.
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Switch Settings
Description Factory Option
1 ON - LOW (10 mW) / HIGH (100 mW) Power Level.
- OFF LOW (1 mW) / HIGH (10 mW) Power Level.
2 - ON Australia frequency band.
OFF - USA frequency band.
3 - - Not used.
4 - - Not used.
SCOREBOARD RECEIVER DIP SWITCH SETTINGS (G2)
Switch Settings
Description Factory Option
1 ON
LOW (10 mW) / HIGH (100 mW) RF Power Level.
OFF LOW (1 mW) / HIGH (10 mW) RF Power Level.
2 ON AUSTRALIA frequency band.
OFF USA frequency band.
3 ON
The receiver locks onto a signal from only the SELECT channel. ALL SCBDS channel is ignored.
OFF The receiver locks onto a signal from either the SELECT or ALL SCBDS channel.
4 ON LOW (RF Power Level).
OFF HIGH (RF Power Level).
Note: The transmitter and receiver should be set to the same RF power settings for optimum performance. High power levels are not recommended for indoor installations.
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MP-73/53 G3 WIRELESS OPTION Note: This chapter contains information on the MP-73/53 G3 Wireless Option
which were available on January 2011 with firmware version 3.0 or higher.
• MP-70/50 WIRELESS OPTION can be found on page 82.
• MP-72/52 G2 WIRELESS OPTION can be found on page 99.
The MP-73/53 Wireless G3 Option is the upgrade and replacement for the MP-70/50 Wireless Option and the MP-72/52 Wireless G2 Option.
The MP-73/53 Wireless G3 Option uses the similar Spread Spectrum technology as the MP-72/52 but it uses a different transceiver hardware and firmware which results in allowing the user to easily assign scoreboard and controller combinations.
The MP-73/53 allows you to control most indoor scoreboards and shot clocks, or most outdoor scoreboards and field timers from any location in the gym or on the field — without the need for wiring and cable conduit.
The wireless MP-73/53 controls are operated in a similar fashion to the MP-70/50 controls that have a standard cable connection.
This chapter describes how the wireless control can be set up and its features programmed into the control, in the event that you may need to do this. It also features tips on operating the wireless control effectively, as well as detailed instructions for how to set up and run the control during special circumstances.
Note: The MP-73/53 control has been factory tested with your display, and should be ready to plug and play.
When equipped with the wireless option, the MP-73/53 can still operate the scoreboards using conventional control wire. It can also simultaneously operate devices via the wireless link and via control cables.
If you are using hand switches, they currently require a cable connection to the control, even when used with a wireless model.
Note: Hand switches cannot be used with the MP-53 control.
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G3 WIRELESS FEATURES
Scoreboards within the same facility can easily change its operatingmode from independent controllers (split mode) or to one main controller(single mode). Simply turn designated controllers off/on to automaticallytrigger the scoreboards to split from or join the operation of otherscoreboards.
Scoreboards automatically search for the next controller if its defaultcontroller is off. The G3 transceiver installed in the scoreboard uses aprioritized group list when searching for the controller or when it findsmultiple controllers. The group number list is programmed via thecontroller.
G3 Wireless can drive all new scoreboards, MP-69 data scoreboardsand 6200 data scoreboards.
Only the current MP-73/53 will have the programming in it that allowsyou to reconfigure the wireless through the controller programming.
G3 Wireless can be installed in the following controllers provided thecontrollers have been upgraded to current MP-73/53 condition: MP-72,MP-52, MP-70, MP-50, MP-69, MP-68, BB-66, FB-66, BA-41B, and MP-71.
Controllers can be easily reconfigured to operate other wirelessscoreboards in their facility or even other facilities — provided the G3wireless are in place in those scoreboards and they are using a new MP-73/53 with the latest programming that allows you to reconfigure thewireless.
Through a new MP-73/53 with the latest programming, the user will beable to change settings in both the scoreboard and controller of the G3Wireless cards. This means you can switch the group (channels) on thescoreboard from the controller.
Settings can be programmed for multiple sports. This allows onecontroller to run multiple sports such that when the user switches thesports mode, the G3 Wireless automatically sets up the controller for thescoreboard it is supposed to be communicating to.
The wireless card and radio is exactly the same for the controller andscoreboard and are interchangeable. It should also be the same for anyaccessory.
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Accessories like pitch speed guns can communicate directly to thescoreboard which allows for direct communication without an actualscoreboard.
Note: A pitch speed display does not require a controller because the radar gun with a wireless card installed can communicate directly to the pitch speed display. Also, the radar gun would transmit directly to the wireless receiver installed on an inning-by-inning scoreboard to post the pitch speed on the scoreboard and not communicate through the controller. Also, field timers could be operated directly by wireless handswitch if they do not have a Fair-Play scoreboard.
Wireless clock and timer handswitches integrate into the MP-73/53 G3Wireless and control the clock and timer functions to drive thescoreboard and timer displays.
SETTING UP THE G3 WIRELESS CONNECTION
ANTENNA (G3)
For optimal transmission, rotate the MP-73/53antenna to the full upright position when using thecontroller. Placing the antenna in any other positionreduces the transmission range.
Maintain a clear, unobstructed line-of-sightbetween the control antenna and the receiving units.
In general, antenna elements radiate perpendicular to the direction theypoint. Thus a vertical antenna emits across the horizon. Metal objectsnear the antenna cause reflections and may reduce the ability for anantenna to radiate efficiently.
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WARNING! Metal objects between the transmitter and receiver
can block the radiation path or reduce the
transmission distance, so external antennas should
be positioned away from them as much as possible.
Some objects that are often overlooked are:
• metal fencing • metal studs or beams in structures
• metal poles • metal rods in concrete
• vehicles • metal enclosures
• elevators • ventilation ducts
• refrigerators • microwave ovens
• batteries • tall electrolytic capacitors
RANGE (G3)
The control transmitter must be:
1. Located within range of thescoreboard receiver.
500 feet indoors
1,500 feet outdoors.
2. Located within a 180° degree arcin front of the scoreboard receiverto prevent the scoreboard fromblocking the signal.Note: The wireless signal is largely immune to conflicting radio frequency signals
from cordless telephones, cellular telephones, microwave ovens and other
radio frequency devices. For more information on interference, see RADIO
FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE on page 130.
FACTORY PRESETS (G3)
The wireless MP-73/53 control has been programmed at the factory to use the correct scoreboard type, group number and data format as instructed in PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM SETTINGS on page 139.
Note: To establish a communication link, the MP-73/53 and the scoreboard must be set to the same group number or group and the scoreboard type must be correct for the scoreboard to function correctly. Refer to SET
SCOREBOARD GROUP NUMBER (G3) on page 120, SET GROUP NUMBER (G3) on page 123, or to SCOREBOARD TYPE on page 140.
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CONNECTING TO THE SCOREBOARD (G3)
1. Turn on scoreboard and the MP-73/53. Wait until they finish with theirstart up sequence.
2. Scoreboard is scanning.
a. It displays its assigned group under the home and minutesdigits. The seconds and visitor digits will also display thechannel associated with the group that it is currently scanning.
b. It will scan for a control transmitting in the assigned group.
c. If it does not find its assigned group, then it will scan for thealternate group.
d. If after two (2) minutes and the scoreboard does not find asignal, then all the digits are blanked while it continues to scan.
3. Scoreboard finds and locks-on to assigned group or alternate group.
a. When the scoreboard is properly receiving data from the wirelessMP-73/53, it will display the scoring data: time, score, fouls etc.
b. If the scoreboard locks-on to the alternate group, it will checkperiodically if its assigned group is transmitting. If it finds itsassigned group, then it will leave it’s alternate group and lock oninstead to its assigned group.
4. If the scoreboard loses the signal, or if the signal is intermittent, thescoreboard or timer will hold its last transmission for a few seconds andre-scans. See 2 above.
Note: For additional information refer to VIEWING YOUR G3 TRANSMITTER settingson page 123 or WIRELESS TROUBLESHOOTING (G3) on page 130.
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SCOREBOARD G3 SETTINGS
SET SCOREBOARD GROUP NUMBER (G3)
Warning: Changing the scoreboard type or group number
setting on the MP-73/53 control or scoreboard may
cause you to loose the ability to communicate with
the scoreboard. To maintain communication, the
scoreboards and controls must be set to the same
group number or group.
There are two (2) methods to set the scoreboard group number.
WIRELESS METHOD below.
DIRECT CONNECTION METHOD on page 121.
WIRELESS METHOD
The following method will change the group number of the scoreboard via wireless method.
1. Turn on the MP-73/53 and establish communication with the scoreboard.
2. Press SHIFT + BAT/RF buttons and hold down
for at least 6 seconds and release when it displays ENTER PASS CODE.
3. Type the following 7 4 5 6 ENTER .
4. When the control displays SCBD GROUP #, type the
new group number and press ENTER .
a. Wait about 30 seconds until all scoreboards in communication with thecontrol begin to display their scoreboard order. The number will displayin the seconds field.
b. Select which scoreboard will receive the new group number by typing
the desired scoreboard number (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or etc…) andpress ENTER .
c. The scoreboards will reboot and display their assigned group number.
5. If additional scoreboards need to be changed, repeat steps 2 thru 4 above.
ENTER PASS CODE: ____________7456
SCBD GROUP # ________________
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DIRECT CONNECTION METHOD
The direct connection method is intended for the factory, servicing dealers, and help desk.
Simply connect the transceiver to the MP-73/53 and the scoreboard type and group number is set automatically.
1. Set MP-73/53 to required scoreboard type and group number.
Note: For instructions on how set the scoreboard type; refer to PROGRAMMING
THE SYSTEM SETTINGS on page 139.
2. Turn off MP-73/53.
3. Plug transceiver direct into MP-73/53 5-pin transceiver connector.
a. Turn on MP-73/53 and wait at least 5 seconds or when you see theamber light on the transceiver.
b. Turn off MP-73/53 and unplug the transceiver from the MP-73/53.
c. Install the transceiver in the scoreboard.
4. If additional transceivers need to be changed, repeat steps 2 and 3.
SET SCOREBOARD TYPE (G3)
This is an alternate wireless method to remotely set the scoreboard type without having to remove the transceiver from the scoreboard.
1. The scoreboard and control must be preset to thesame group or group number.
2. Turn on scoreboard and control.
3. Press SHIFT + BAT/RT buttons and hold down
for at least 6 seconds.
Release when it displays ENTER PASS CODE.
4. Type the following sequence 1 5 0 7 ENTER .
a. When the control displays SCBD MODEL #, enter the two digitscoreboard type. To determine the scoreboard type, refer to BOARDS
SUPPORTED on page 144.
b. The scoreboard will re-start and display its scoreboard number in theseconds digits.
c. When the control displays ENTER SCBD #, type the scoreboard
number and press ENTER . The scoreboard will reboot.
ENTER PASS CODE: ____________1507
SCBD MODEL # ________________
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DISPLAY THE SCOREBOARD TYPE (G3)
The following steps will send a command to the scoreboard to momentarily display the scoreboard type.
1. Turn on the MP-73/53.
2. Press SHIFT + BAT/RF buttons and hold down for at least 6 seconds and
then release when it displays ENTER PASS CODE.
3. Type the following
sequence: 2 1 6 5 ENTER .
The scoreboard will display its board type in theseconds digit field for 3 seconds while the controldisplays Displaying- Board Type! for 3 seconds.
RECEIVER CARD LOCATION (G3)
The receiver card is located in the processor mounting area of scoreboards equipped with the wireless option.
DISPLAY SCOREBOARD TRANSCEIVER SOFTWARE VERSION (G3)
The following steps will send a command to the scoreboard to display the software version of scoreboard’s transceiver on the scoreboard.
1. Turn on the MP-73/53.
2. Press SHIFT + BAT/RF buttons twice and
it displays ENTER PASS CODE.
3. Type the following
sequence: 3 8 1 9 ENTER .
For three (3) seconds the scoreboard show itstransceiver software version in the minutes and seconds digit fields whilethe controls shows Displaying- Software Version.
ENTER PASS CODE: ____________2165
Displaying- Board Type!
ENTER PASS CODE: ____________3819
Displaying-Software Version
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CONTROL G3 SETTINGS
VIEWING YOUR G3 TRANSMITTER SETTINGS
Turn on the MP-73/53 control. The following information will display briefly:
Brd ## – the scoreboard type.
Group ### – the group number.
MP-70 or MP-50 – the model number of thecontroller.
VER.#.## - the firmware version of thecontroller.
SET SCOREBOARD TYPE (G3)
Setting the MP-73/53 scoreboard type will automatically set the default group number. For instructions on how set the scoreboard type, refer to the section PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM SETTINGS on page 139.
SET GROUP NUMBER (G3)
1. Turn on the MP-73/53.
2. Press SHIFT + BAT/RF buttons and hold down for at least 6
seconds and release when it displays ENTER PASS CODE.
3. Type the following
sequence 9 6 3 2 ENTER .
4. When it displays CONTROL GROUP #, type in
desired group number then press ENTER .
Note: Additional information on the group number foryour scoreboard model is found in section
BOARDS SUPPORTED on page 144.
5. Turn off power to the MP-73/53, wait a moment and turn on power to theMP-73/53.
ENTER PASS CODE: ____________9632
CONTROL GROUP # ________________
Brd 01 Group 009 MP-70, VER.3.01
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RESET TO FACTORY G3 SETTINGS
1. Turn on the MP-73/53.
2. Press SHIFT + BAT/RF buttons and hold down for at least 6
seconds and release when it displays ENTER PASS CODE.
3. Type the following
sequence 3 2 1 4 ENTER . It displays
Defaults Entered to confirm that the control has been reset to factory default settings.
GENERAL G3 WIRELESS OPERATING GUIDELINES
Maintain a clear, unobstructed line-of-sight between the control antennaand the receiving units.
Refer to SETTING UP THE G3 WIRELESS CONNECTION on page 117 for moreinformation).
If more than one control and scoreboard is in use at a facility and if theyare to operate independently, then set each control and scoreboardcombination to their own dedicated group number.
Warning: Avoid setting more than one control at a time to the
same group number as this will cause the scoreboard(s)
to malfunction.
Note: Trans-Lux Fair-Play can arrange a recommended radio frequency group/channel plan for your site. Contact your sales representative for a group/channel plan.
For more information, see AVOIDING POTENTIAL PROBLEMS WITH MULTIPLE
CONTROLS (G3) on page 125.
The scoreboard or shot timer lamp driver circuit card can accommodateeither conventional control wire hookup or wireless radio receiver andcan accept both data transmission methods simultaneously.
ENTER PASS CODE: ____________3214
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OPERATING G3 WIRELESS UNDER SPECIAL
CIRCUMSTANCES
The following sections will give you pointers on setting up and operating the MP-73/53 control under special circumstances you may encounter.
MIXING WIRELESS & CONVENTIONAL CABLE HOOKUPS (G3)
The controller is capable of a wired connection to one (1) scoreboard while wireless connection to G3 scoreboards.
To use conventional control wire with a scoreboard, first disconnect the wireless receiver from the lamp driver card. Conversely, before using a wireless link, disconnect the conventional control wire from the lamp driver card.
On indoor scoreboards, lamp driver and radio receiver cards are both located behind the scoreboard HOME SCORE window or shot timer SECONDS window. On outdoor scoreboards, the lamp driver and radio receiver cards are located behind a service access door adjacent to the disk antenna.
AVOIDING POTENTIAL PROBLEMS WITH MULTIPLE CONTROLS (G3)
If operating multiple wireless scoreboards with multiple controls, then every scoreboard and control must be assigned and set to their own group number.
Do not set more than one control to the same group number.
You can set multiple scoreboards to the same group number
If two or more controls are located within each other’s range and are set to the same group number then they will produce competing signals.
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POWER-UP SEQUENCE FOR MULTIPLE CONTROLS
Turn on all scoreboards and controls. Scoreboards will lock-on to controls transmitting in the assigned group number or to the alternate group number.
TWO SCOREBOARDS TO SINGLE CONTROL
Each pair of scoreboard-and-control was assigned their own group number from the same scoreboard type.
Split Mode – turn on bothscoreboards and controllers.Each scoreboard is controlledby a control with the matchinggroup number.
Single Mode – turn off one ofthe controls. The scoreboardassigned to that groupnumber will scan and lock onto the control transmitting thesame scoreboard type.
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FOUR (4) CONTROLS FOR FOUR (4) SCOREBOARDS
Set up four (4) MP-73/53 G3 wireless controls in a sports facility with four (4) basketball scoreboards that need to operate independent of each other but can also be operated by two (2) controls or a single control.
The scoreboards and controls are factory preset to scoreboard type 00 which defaults to group number 9. Change the scoreboard and controls to group numbers 13, 14, 15 and 16.
1. Turn on all scoreboards and turn off all controls. The scoreboards willdisplay its current group number.
2. Change scoreboard then the MP-73/53 group number.
a. To change the scoreboard, refer to SET SCOREBOARD GROUP
NUMBER (G3), WIRELESS METHOD on page 120.
b. To change the MP-73/53, refer to SET GROUP NUMBER (G3) onpage 123.
c. Repeat steps a and b above for remaining scoreboard and MP-73/53 combinations.
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MULTIPLE COURTS TO SINGLE CONTROL
Each court has two scoreboards and one control and each court is assigned their own group number from the optional group 13, 14, 15 and 16.
Split Control Mode – each court has two scoreboards controlled by onecontroller. Turn on all controls.
Single Control Mode – turn off all MP-73/53 controls except for one.
Each scoreboard will scan and lock-on to the primary group number. Ifprimary group number is not available it will scan for the next groupnumber within the group.
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MULTIPLE COURTS TO SPLIT OR SINGLE CONTROL
Each of the scoreboard and control pairs was assigned their own group number from the same group.
Split Mode - turn on all scoreboards and controllers. Each scoreboard is
controlled by a controller with the matching group number.
Even Split Mode - turn off controls that were set to odd group
numbers. The scoreboards that are set to odd group numbers will then
scan and lock-on to the remaining controls transmitting in even group
numbers.
Odd Split Mode - turn off controls that were set to even group
numbers. The scoreboards that are set to even group numbers will
scan and lock-on to the remaining controls transmitting in odd group
numbers.
Single Mode – turn off three (3) controls but keep one control on. All
scoreboards will scan for the next available control within their group and
lock-on to the only remaining control that is still transmitting.
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WIRELESS TROUBLESHOOTING (G3)
The following section suggests possible solutions to problems you may encounter, including radio frequency interference, or other radio transmission problems.
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (G3)
Under normal circumstances, other wireless signals, such as a nearby cellular phone relay tower, should not jam the wireless MP-73/53 during a sporting event. The control’s radio signal is transmitted across a wide bandwidth using Spread Spectrum Technology - regardless of what channel or transmit mode your control is set to. Spread Spectrum Technology provides a high level of reliability, and is designed to hinder interference effects from cellular phones, cordless devices, microwaves and other Radio Frequency devices, as well as provide security from signal jamming.
However, wireless reception capability can be affected by unrelated Radio Frequency traffic in the area. As “stray” signals increase, reception range may decrease.
In the unlikely event that you think you are experiencing Radio Frequency interference, we recommend that you first change group numbers, which should eliminate any problems. Contact the Trans-Lux/Fair-Play Help Desk for assistance.
Note: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has certified that Fair-Play’s wireless MP-73/53 device will not cause harmful interference to other FCC-approved equipment.
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SCOREBOARD NOT PICKING UP RADIO SIGNAL (G3)
If a scoreboard or shot timer is having difficulty locking onto the radio signal, try the following:
1. Make sure the control’s antenna is in the upright position, with anunobstructed line of sight to the scoreboard.
2. Relocate the control closer to the scoreboard.
3. Shut off the control and scoreboards and/or shot timer power for 20 to 30seconds, then turn them back on.
4. Make sure the control and scoreboard are programmed to the samegroup number or group set. Refer to SET SCOREBOARD GROUP NUMBER
(G3) on page 120 and SET GROUP NUMBER (G3) on page 123.
5. If there has been no response to any of these possible fixes, Fair-Playrecommends that you run the scoreboard with a conventional data cablefor the duration of your game until you have more time to determine thecause of the problem.
FINAL WIRELESS CONTROL CONSIDERATIONS (G3)
In facilities that have more than one wireless scoreboard, assign aparticular control for use with a particular scoreboard and applyidentification labels for each control.
Keep a record of the group numbers on which the scoreboard’s receiversare set, and document the scoreboard Fair-Play model number. This isespecially useful for facilities that have more than one scoreboard, andspeeds up service processing if you should require future assistance.(For more information, see GETTING HELP on page 6.
For periods of extended system inactivity, such as a school holiday orovernight, shut off power to all scoreboards, timers and controls. This willextend product life and increase the safety margin, should servicing benecessary.
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BATTERY OPTION Note: This section of the manual applies to MP-70/50 or MP-73/53 controls with
firmware version 3.07 or higher.
The battery option, available on both MP-70/50 standard and MP-73/53 wireless controls, provides an on-board power source that virtually eliminates the need to plug the control into an AC-voltage outlet to operate a scoreboard. Either the battery charger or USB power can be used to recharge the battery. When the battery option is combined with the wireless option, the MP-70/50’s versatility is significantly enhanced.
The new battery pack, which is housed inside the control, is a rechargeable 10,000mAh Lithium Ion (Li-ion) battery cell assembly that has been exclusively designed and packaged for use in MP-70/50 Series controllers.
To maximize battery life, observe operating, recharging, storing recommendations and precautions, which are outlined in the remainder of this chapter. With proper care, the battery should provide years of service.
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LED POWER METER
The LED Power Meter for the battery is located on the top of the control.
MP-70/50 Wired – the LED Power Meter will turn on momentarily whenthe control is powered up or when the power level button is pressed.
MP-73/53 Wireless – the LED Power Meter remains on when the controlis powered up.
The battery powers down automatically if the control is turned off.
Caution! If the LED Power Meter does not light up when you
turn on the control, or press the Power Meter Button,
or if the first LED flashes, then recharge the battery.
Please refer to Micro USB Charging Port on page 134.
REMAINING TIME OF OPERATION
The actual hours of remaining battery power depends on whether the control is wireless or wired directly, the type of game being played, and the type of board in use. For example: board types 5 through 12 process larger amounts of data, which consumes more power.
Approximate Remaining Time of Operation
LED Power Meter Indicator Charge Level
Wireless Control
Wired Control
1 Flashing
5% Critical 39
Minutes 2 Hours
1 ON 25% 3.25
Hours 10 Hours
2 ON 50% 6.50
Hours 20 Hours
3 ON 75% 9.75
Hours 30 Hours
4 ON 100% 13 Hours 40 Hours
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POWER METER BUTTON
Caution! If the LED Power Meter does not light up when you
turn on the control, or press the Power Meter Button,
or if the first LED flashes, then recharge the battery.
Please refer to Micro USB Charging Port below.
The Power Meter Button is located on the top of the MP-70/50 control between the four LED Power Meter indicators.
If the LED Power Meter is off, then press the button to momentarily display the LED Power Meter.
MICRO USB CHARGING PORT
Caution! Do not charge the battery while the MP-70/50 control
is ON and in use during a game. Doing so may shut
down the control and cause an interruption during the
game.
The Micro USB Charging Port is located on the back of the MP-70/50.
TO CHARGE THE BATTERY
1. Set the power switchlocated on the control’sback panel to OFF.
2. Connect one end of thecharging cable to theMicro USB Charging port.
3. Connect other end ofcable to charger.
4. Plug the charger to a120VAC wall outlet.
5. When recharge cycle iscomplete, unplug the charging cable from the Micro USB Charging Port,and unplug the charger from the wall outlet.
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CHARGING TIME
Caution! Use only the approved charger supplied with your
equipment. Use of a higher ampere rated USB adapter
is not recommended as it may damage or overheat the
battery.
The battery can be charged from a USB source but it may take longer to charge the battery.
Charge the battery control in a dry location with an ambient temperature between +32°F and +104° F (0° C to +40° C). To prevent possible damage to the charger, the control and/or battery pack, never charge a control in temperatures exceeding +104° F (+ 40° C). Extreme hot or cold temperatures will affect the battery’s ability to charge or operate correctly, so allow the battery to warm up or cool down as necessary before charging or using. Optimal battery life is achieved when used or charged at temperatures between +68°F and +86° F (+20°C and +30°C).
BATTERY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
The battery pack supplied in the MP-70/50 control has been factory conditioned and maintained for peak performance. To keep the battery in top condition and maximize its life and charging capacity, take some time to get acquainted with - and abide by - the following care and safety recommendations:
Operating ambient temperature range: 0° F to +140° F. (-17.7° C to +60°C)
Fully charge the battery control once before using it for the first time, orwhen it is brought out of extended off-season storage.
Turn the control off after every use.
Though the battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, itwill eventually wear out. Battery pack replacement is recommendedwhen the operating time between charges becomes noticeably shorterthan usual.
Charging Source Charging
Time
5V / 2Amp Battery Charger 5-6 hours
5V / 1.5Amp USB source 6-7 hours
5V / 1Amp USB source 9-10 hours
5V / 0.5Amp USB source 18-20 hours
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BATTERY STORAGE
If the control is not going to be used for extended periods of time, such as during a sport’s off-season, then fully charge the battery before putting it away for storage. Charge the battery once every three months during long-term storage.
It is normal for battery controls to self-discharge over time, even when they are switched off. The rate of self-discharge is dependent upon temperature, which means that the battery will discharge faster in higher temperatures. The battery can be stored in temperatures between -40° to +140° F (-40°C to +60°C), but its optimal storage ambient temperature range is +55°F to +90° F (12.7°C to 32.2°C) and optimal relative humidity of 50 percent.
BATTERY CONTROL SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
Use only the specified charger or equipment for the charging function.Never modify the specified charger.
Do not modify the MP-70/50 battery control’s electronics or wiring.
Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack.
Never use a damaged or worn out charger or battery. Periodicallyinspect the charger for signs of wear or damage.
Keep the battery control and battery pack dry.
Keep the battery control away from fire or other sources of extreme heat.Overheated battery packs can expand, or burst and explode.
Never short-circuit the battery pack terminals. This could cause thebattery pack to overheat and burst, or explode.
Do not expose the battery control to temperatures above +140° F(+60°C), such as in a car parked in the sun, or under direct sunlight. Ifyou must use your control on hot, sunny days, try to keep it in a shadedarea, such as a baseball dugout or football press box.
Never dispose of the battery pack in fire. Also disposing of Li-ionbatteries in household or business trash containers may be prohibited insome areas. Consult and comply with local ordinances for approveddisposal or recycling procedures.
Do not expose the battery control to excessive physical impact.
Never use the battery pack in any other device or for any other purpose.
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LOCK/UNLOCK MODE The Lock Mode is used to prevent unauthorized changes to the System Settings or Configuration Settings.
If the MP-70/50 control has been locked, then you must first unlock it before you can set the System Settings or Configuration.
The Lock/Unlock Mode requires the user to create and use the same 4-digit code to lock or unlock the MP-70/50 control.
LOCK THE CONTROL Follow the instructions to lock the control.
1. Turn off the MP-70/50 control.
2. Press and hold SHIFT +1 keys while turning
on the MP-70/50. Wait until CONTROL
UNLOCKED appears on the screen before releasing keys.
3. Press YES to continue to lock the control.
4. Create a 4-digit code (0-9) to lock the control.Press [4-digitcode] # # # # and ENTER .
Important Note: Remember the 4-digit code as itwill be required to unlock the control.
5. The control is locked.
FEATURES NOT LOCKED
New Game Clear
LOCKED FEATURES
Enter/Exit Relay Mode
Enter/Exit Segment Timer Mode
Enter Test Mode
Load/Edit/Delete Configuration Mode
Enter System Settings
Enter Sport Configuration Mode
Enter MP50 Mode
Change G2 Radio Settings
Enable/Disable Radio Handswitch for Clock G3
Enable/Disable Radio Handswitch for Timer G3
CONTROL UNLOCKED LOCK CONTROL?Y/N
ENTER YOUR CODE: 4 digits _______
CONTROL LOCKED! 4 digits _______
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UNLOCK THE CONTROL
Follow the instructions to unlock the control.
1. Turn off the MP-70/50 control.
2. Press and hold SHIFT +1 keys while turning
on the control. Wait until CONTROL LOCKED
appears on screen before releasing keys.
3. Press YES to continue to unlock the control.
4. Unlock the control by using the same 4-digitcode (0-9) used to lock the control. Press [4-digit code] # # # # and ENTER .
5. The control is unlocked.
CONTROL LOCKED! UNLOCK CNTL? Y/N
ENTER YOUR CODE: 4 digits _______
CONTROL UNLOCKED! 4 digits _______
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PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM
SETTINGS Note: The control must be in Unlocked Mode before you can change the System
Settings or Configuration Settings. Refer to LOCK/UNLOCK MODE on
page 137.
Under normal circumstances, you should not have to change the System Settings configuration of your MP-70/50, as this is normally done at the Fair-Play factory. Also, the control has a memory circuit that retains game information in case of loss of power.
However, you may need to change the SYSTEM SETTINGS under certain situations. A typical reason why the System Settings would need to be changed is if some change occurs in the display system hardware. For example, if you connect a baseball scoreboard to an MP-70/50 that you have been using to run a football scoreboard, you need to adjust both the system and sport-specific settings. Otherwise the game data cannot be correctly displayed on the baseball scoreboard, because the control is still configured to run the football scoreboard.
The MP-70/50 has two programming levels: SYSTEM SETTINGS and CHANGE SPORT. The SYSTEM SETTINGS, which is explained in this chapter, allow you to configure the MP-70/50 for use with your particular Fair-Play scoreboard display systems.
The MP-70/50 system settings allow you to do the following:
Specify the type of scoreboard you are using.
Send data to the scoreboard in either MP-69 or MP-70 format.
Choose a 12-hour or 24-hour time of day clock.
The CHANGE SPORT level allows you to set the MP-70/50 to monitor and update game statistics for a particular sport. Details about CHANGE SPORT are located under SELECTING AND CHANGING SPORTS on page 148.
Note: If the SYSTEM SETTINGS are incorrect, prompts in CHANGE SPORT may not correlate to the scoreboard model you are trying to operate and unexpected or undesired control or scoreboard behavior could result.
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PROGRAMMING SEQUENCE
Initial control programming needs to be performed in the following sequence:
1. SYSTEM SETTINGS programming. Follow instructions on the followingpages.
Note: Your control may already be programmed with a preset configuration. SeeCONFIGURATIONS on page 160 to load an existing configuration.
2. CHANGE SPORT programming. Follow instructions under SELECTING
AND CHANGING SPORTS on page 148.
Note: Always reset the control for a new game after changing any of theSYSTEM SETTINGS or CHANGE SPORT settings. Follow instructions
under NEW GAME on page 20.
ADJUSTING SYSTEM SETTINGS
Follow these steps to adjust the system settings: 1. Turn off the MP-70/50.
2. Press and hold the zero 0 key while turning on the MP-70/50.
SCOREBOARD TYPE
The MP-70/50 must be properly configured for the type of scoreboard it is controlling. The SCBD TYPE prompt indicates the scoreboard type currently selected. In the example shown, the current scoreboard type number is 7.
Note: The MP-50 operates scoreboard types 00, 25-32, and 36 only. See
BOARDS SUPPORTED on page 144 for more information.
If you want to keep the current setting, press SHIFT + NEXT . Otherwise,
locate the scoreboard type number for your scoreboard listed under BOARDS
SUPPORTED on page 144. Enter this number at the SCBD TYPE prompt and then
press ENTER .
If you do not see your scoreboard model number in the tables listed under BOARDS SUPPORTED on page 144 , contact the Trans-Lux Help Desk. See CONTACTING THE HELP DESK on page 6 for more information.
Some scoreboards offer features that require special equipment in addition to the MP-70/50. For example, electronic team names (MP-70 only) or a time of day clock require additional equipment.
SYSTEM SETTINGS SCBD TYPE #? 7
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SYSTEM SETTINGS FOR BASEBALL
The following two-page section describes features found on Baseball scoreboards 31, 33, 34, 35 and 39. The features are shown in order of appearance. If you do not have these scoreboards, skip to MP-70 AND MP-69
DATA OUTPUTS on page 142.
SETTINGS FOR BASEBALL BOARD TYPE 31 & 35
Press YES at the 4 DIGIT CLOCK prompt
only if you have an MP-7200 scoreboard, then proceed to MP-70 AND MP-69 DATA OUTPUTS on page 142.
Press NO if you do not have an MP-7200 scoreboard.
SETTINGS FOR BASEBALL BOARD TYPES 31, 33, 35 & 39
Press YES to the AT-BAT prompt if you want
to display AT-BAT on your scoreboard. Proceed to MP-70 AND MP-69 DATA OUTPUTS on page 142.
Press NO and the control will default to showing the two-digit clock
instead of AT-BAT. Proceed to MP-70 AND MP-69 DATA OUTPUTS on page142.
SETTINGS FOR BASEBALL BOARD TYPE 34
If board type 34 has been entered, the prompt shown below appears next in the sequence of programming questions.
Press YES to NEW H&E DIG prompt if you
want to send 12 segment data to the Hit and Error digit displays.
Press NO to NEW H&E DIG prompt if you want to send 8 segment
data to Hit and Error digit displays.
SYSTEM SETTINGS NEW H&E DIG? Y/N
SYSTEM SETTINGS 4 DIGIT CLK? Y/N
SYSTEM SETTINGS AT-BAT ON SB?Y/N
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SETTINGS FOR BASEBALL BOARD TYPES 34, 35 & 39
To display pitch speed on your scoreboard, you will need a Jug’s Speed gun (model HTRCR-1K) and a Jug’s cable (model R7010) or a Stalker Pro II Speed Sensor. Your MP-70 control will also need to be enabled for this feature. This is done at the factory. Consult your Fair-Play dealer for details.
Press YES if you want to enable pitch speed.
Press NO if you do not want to enable pitch
speed.
SETTINGS FOR BASEBALL BOARD TYPES 34 & 35
If you answered YES to PITCH SPEED prompt, then this will trigger the 2
DIGIT CLK prompt.
Press YES if you want to enable 2 Digit
Clock.
Press NO if you do not want to enable 2 Digit
Clock.
MP-70 AND MP-69 DATA OUTPUTS
Your Fair-Play scoreboard requires data in one of two formats: MP-70 or MP-69.
MP-69 is a data format developed in 1984, andstill in use in some incandescent-lightscoreboards.
MP-70 is the current data format and wasdeveloped in 1998.
Note: The tables listed under BOARDS SUPPORTED
on page 144 indicate which data format your scoreboard model requires.
Note: Although Trans-Lux sells an MP-70 control, it is important to note that in this instance, “MP-70” also refers to a protocol used by your controller to communicate with the scoreboard. Hence, the MP-30 control uses the MP-69 or the MP-70 data transmission method to communicate with your scoreboard.
SYSTEM SETTINGS PITCH SPEED? Y/N
SYSTEM SETTINGS 2 DIGIT CLK? Y/N
SYSTEM SETTINGS CONN3&4,MP69?Y/N
SYSTEM SETTINGS CONN.2,MP69? Y/N
SYSTEM SETTINGS CONN.1,MP69? Y/N
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The MP-70/50 can provide data in either format. The prompts shown above allow you to specify which data format each output connector provides. If the MP-70/50 is controlling multiple scoreboards, be sure you know which output connector
drives each scoreboard before changing these settings. Respond with YES to
set the output to MP-69 data, and NO to set the output to MP-70/50 data.
Connector one is automatically configured for MP-70/50 data on wireless controls, so the CONN.1 prompt will not be displayed.
Note: The wireless connection cannot transmit data in the MP-69 format. If you are using a wireless M-70/50 to control a scoreboard that requires MP-69 data, configure the output connectors to transmit MP-70 data. A convertor box at the scoreboard converts this data to the MP-69 format.
If you press YES at the CONN3&4,MP69 prompt, the
CLK AT TIMER prompt appears. If you are using shot
timers that have a built-in game clock, press YES .
Otherwise, press NO .
If your MP-73/53 is equipped with the wireless option
and you pressed NO at the CONN3&4,MP69 prompt,
the RADIO@TIMER prompt appears. If you are using
wireless shot/field timers, press YES . Otherwise, press NO .
If CONNS 1 & 2 are both set to MP-69 data, you will not be given the TEAM NAME prompt. Otherwise the TEAM NAME prompt will appear as shown above. If you scoreboard is equipped with team name displays and you wish to activate this
function, press YES . Otherwise, press NO . The team name entry procedure
is described at TEAM NAMES on page 79. (Recall that the team names function is not available on the MP-50 control).
TIME OF DAY CLOCK
This prompt allows you to choose between a 12-hour or
24-hour time of day clock. Press YES for a 24-hour
clock or NO for a 12-hour clock.
EXITING SYSTEM SETTINGS
Respond YES to the prompt above to exit SYSTEM
SETTINGS. Press NO to start over at the SCBD
TYPE prompt.
SYSTEM SETTINGSTEAM NAMES? Y/N
SYSTEM SETTINGS 24HR TOD CLK?Y/N
SYSTEM SETTINGS CLK.AT TIMER?Y/N
SYSTEM SETTINGS RADIO@ TIMER?Y/N
SYSTEM SETTINGS QUIT? Y/N
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BOARDS SUPPORTED
Setting the scoreboard type also sets the default group number —indicated by an asterisk (*).
When assigning a group number, select from the same scoreboard type.
Each group number has its own default channel.
Note: MP-70 with 69 data protocol will only run older scoreboards builtapproximately in 1984-1999. The board type is listed on a label near the driver circuit boards inside the scoreboard. Custom scoreboard models are not included in this list.
Scoreboard* G3 Wireless Group [Channel]
Board Type
MP-50 Compatible MP-70 Compatible Default Option Option Option Option
00
BB-1500, BB-1600, BB-1700, BB-1800, BB-1851,
HK-1600, HK-1700, HK-1800, PS-1400, PSO-6900
BB-1500, BB-1600, BB-1700, BB-1800, BB-1851, BB-1900, BB-3600,
HK-1600, HK-1700, HK-1800, PS-1400, PSO-6900
9* [1], 10 [2]
11 [3], 12 [4]
13 [5], 14 [6], 15 [0], 16 [1]
- -
01 -
BB-1520, BB-1620, BB-1640, BB-1660, BB-1702,
BB-1850, BB-3620, BB-3660, BB-4660, MP-1400
9* [1], 10 [2]
11 [3], 12 [4]
13 [5], 14 [6], 15 [0], 16 [1]
- -
02 -
BB-1610, BB-1670, BB-1680, BB-3670,
WR-1400, WR-1599
9* [1], 10 [2]
11 [3], 12 [4]
13 [5], 14 [6], 15 [0], 16 [1]
- -
03 - BB-1630, BB-1730
9* [1], 10 [2]
11 [3], 12 [4]
13 [5], 14 [6], 15 [0], 16 [1]
- -
04 -
BB-1720, BB-1722, BB-1760, BB-1770,
VB-1611 9* [1], 10 [2]
11 [3], 12 [4]
13 [5], 14 [6], 15 [0], 16 [1]
- -
05 -
BB-1635, BB-1735, BB-1855, BB-1860,
9* [1], 10 [2]
11 [3], 12 [4]
13 [5], 14 [6], 15 [0], 16 [1]
- -
06 - BB-1625, BB-1645, BB-1665
9* [1], 10 [2]
11 [3], 12 [4]
13 [5], 14 [6], 15 [0], 16 [1]
- -
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Scoreboard* G3 Wireless Group [Channel]
Board Type
MP-50 Compatible MP-70 Compatible Default Option Option Option Option
07 - BB-1615, BB-1675, BB-1685
9* [1], 10 [2]
11 [3], 12 [4]
13 [5], 14 [6], 15 [0], 16 [1]
- -
08 - BB-1725, BB-1765, BB-1775
9* [1], 10 [2]
11 [3], 12 [4]
13 [5], 14 [6], 15 [0], 16 [1]
- -
09 - BB-1636, BB-1736
9* [1], 10 [2]
11 [3], 12 [4]
13 [5], 14 [6], 15 [0], 16 [1]
- -
10 -
BB-1626, BB-1646, BB-1666, BB-1966, BB-2666
9* [1], 10 [2]
11 [3], 12 [4]
13 [5], 14 [6], 15 [0], 16 [1]
- -
11 - BB-1616, BB-1676
9* [1], 10 [2]
11 [3], 12 [4]
13 [5], 14 [6], 15 [0], 16 [1]
- -
12 -
BB-1726, BB-1766, BB-1776, BB-3766
9* [1], 10 [2]
11 [3], 12 [4]
13 [5], 14 [6], 15 [0], 16 [1]
- -
13 - HK-1650, HK-1655, HK-1750,
HK-1755, HK-1670
25* [3], 26 [4]
27 [5], 28 [6]
- - -
14 -
HK-1660, HK-1760, HK-1770, HK-1780,
HK-1870, HK-1880, HK-1885, MP-1651-4
25* [3], 26 [4]
27 [5], 28 [6]
- - -
15 - MP-89088-2 1* [0] 2 [1] 3 [2] 4 [3]
5 [4], 6 [5], 7 [6], 8 [0]
16 - - - - - - -
17 - - 9* [1], 10 [2]
11 [3], 12 [4]
13 [5], 14 [6], 15 [0], 16 [1]
18 - - - - - - -
19 - - - - - - -
20 - HK-8216 25* [3], 26 [4]
27 [5], 28 [6]
- - -
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Scoreboard* G3 Wireless Group [Channel]
Board Type
MP-50 Compatible MP-70 Compatible Default Option Option Option Option
21 - SC-1728, SC-1768,
SC-8124LA 37* [1] 38 [2] 39 [3] 40 [4] -
22 - SC-8124, SC-8424
37* [1] 38 [2] 39 [3] 40 [4] -
23
CL-1031, FB-8120 series, FB-8127 series, FB-8132 series, FB-8218TK, SC-8120,
CL-1031, FB-8120 series, FB-8126, FB-8127 series, FB-8132 series, FB-8218TK, FB-8318 series, SC-8120
1* [0] 2 [1] 3 [2] 4 [3]
5 [4], 6 [5], 7 [6], 8 [0]
24 - FB-8136 series, FB-8145 series
1* [0] 2 [1] 3 [2] 4 [3]
5 [4], 6 [5], 7 [6], 8 [0]
25 FB-8114, FB-8218
FB-8114, FB-8218
1* [0] 2 [1] 3 [2] 4 [3]
5 [4], 6 [5], 7 [6], 8 [0]
26 - - 1* [0] 2 [1] 3 [2] 4 [3]
5 [4], 6 [5], 7 [6], 8 [0]
27 MP-7108
MP-7108, MP-8109, MP-8114, MP-8116, MP-8124
73* [6] 74 [5] 75 [4] - -
28 MP-7109, MP-7109T4, MP-7114
MP-7109, MP-7109T4, MP-7114, MP-7114PC
73* [6] 74 [5] 75 [4] - -
29 BA-7109CL BA-1895, BA-7109CL
74* [5] 73 [6] 75 [4] - -
30 BA-7109T, MP-7114J,
BA-7109C, BA-7109T, BA-7109T-2 w/PC, MP-7114J
75* [4] 73 [6] 74 [5] - -
31
BA-7200, BA-7200AB, BA-7200T, BA-7209, BA-7216
BA-7116, BA-7200, BA-7200AB, BA-7200PC, BA-7200T,
BA-7209, BA-7209CL, MP-7200
29* [0] 30 [1] 31 [2] 32 [3] -
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Scoreboard* G3 Wireless Group [Channel]
Board Type
MP-50 Compatible MP-70 Compatible Default Option Option Option Option
32 BA-7100, BA-7107, BA-7109
BA-7100, BA-7107, BA-7109, BA-7109PC
29* [0] 30 [1] 31 [2] 32 [3] -
33 -
BA-7118, BA-7118MP, BA-7118PC, TK-89048-2
29* [0] 30 [1] 31 [2] 32 [3] -
34 -
BA-7126 series, BA-7127 series, BA-7128, BA-7136, BA-7220 series, BA-7420, MP-7126.
29* [0] 30 [1] 31 [2] 32 [3] -
35 - BA-7120, BA-7218
29* [0] 30 [1] 31 [2] 32 [3] -
36 SC-8114 SC-8114 37* [1] 38 [2] 39 [3] 40 [4] -
37 - TK-8918 (ver. 1.23T or higher)
1 [0]
38 - BA-7136FB 29* [0] 30 [1] 31 [2] 32 [3] -
39 - BA-7100B, BA-7200MP, BA-7209MP
29* [0] 30 [1] 31 [2] 32 [3] -
40 - SC-8220-2 37* [1] 38 [2] 39 [3] 40 [4] -
83 -
ST-1410-4, ST-1420-4,
T-818-2, T-830-2
- - - - -
PS PS 29* [0] - - - -
Note: Scoreboard type 83 for Timers and Shot Timers can only be set via wireless method and does not set a default group number.
Note: Pitch Speed (PS, radar guns) are factory set to board type 83 and group 29; which cannot be changed in the field. If used with baseball scoreboards, then the scoreboard must not use group 29 to avoid possible wireless problems.
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SELECTING AND CHANGING
SPORTS Note: The control must be in Unlocked Mode before you can change the System
Settings or Configuration Settings. Refer to LOCK/UNLOCK MODE on
page 137.
Under normal circumstances, you should not have to change the sport configuration of your MP-70/50, as the control has a memory circuit that retains game information in case of loss of power.
However, if you do need to change the sport selected for your MP-70/50, make these adjustments only after the SYSTEM level configuration is done. (For more information on changing the system configuration, see PROGRAMMING THE
SYSTEM SETTINGS on page 139.
Note: If the SYSTEM SETTINGS are incorrect, prompts in CHANGE SPORT may not correlate to the scoreboard model you are trying to operate and unexpected or undesired control or scoreboard behavior could result.
SELECTING A SPORT
SPORT CODES
Following the start up message, a two-letter code representing the sport currently selected appears in the upper-left corner of the LCD display as shown in the figure above.
The two-letter sport codes are listed as follows:
BB – Basketball
FB – Football
HK – Hockey
WR – Wrestling
SC – Soccer
LC – Lacrosse (board type 21 only)
VB – Volleyball
TR – Track
BA - Baseball
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To select a different sport, follow the steps described on the following pages. Be sure your scoreboard supports the sport you want to select. In other words, don’t try to display football information on a baseball scoreboard unless the scoreboard is capable of doing so!
Note: When initially programming the MP-70/50, or if the display system hardware (scoreboard type) has changed, be sure to configure the SYSTEM SETTINGS before doing anything with the CHANGE SPORT
settings. See PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM SETTINGS on page 139 for
details.
1. Turn off the MP-70/50.
2. Press and hold the ENTER key while turning
on the MP-70/50. The following messages appear on the LCD display.
3. Press YES if you want to change the settings
for the sport currently displayed or press NO to select another sport.
4. To change the sport-specific settings,
press YES at the CONTINUE prompt.
Otherwise, press NO . See the chapter
relating to each sport for information on thesesport-specific settings. The table on shown onpage 150 will help you locate the appropriate chapter, and the questionsdetailed within each chapter.
5. When you see the prompt QUIT?,
press YES if you want to accept the
new settings and exit PROGRAM MODE
press NO to select a different sport or go through the
questions again.
- CHANGE SPORT -BASKETBALL? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT -CONTINUE? Y/N
- CHANGE SPORT - QUIT? Y/N
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Table 1 - Sport Specific Settings
Sport Page Questions Description
Basketball 23 FIBA RULES? Y/N Allows you to program the control according to FIBA international basketball rules
Basketball 23 AUTO PER.ADV?Y/N
This feature, which is only used with FIBA rules, allows the control to run a sequence of periods and breaks.
Basketball 23 COUNT DN.CLK?Y/N Specifies whether the clock counts up or down.
Basketball 23 1/10SEC CLK? Y/N Displays tenths of seconds in the last minute of play.
Basketball 23 AUTO HORN? Y/N Programs the control to sound the horn for five seconds at the end of a period.
Basketball 26 CLOCK SET TO? 00 Sets total minutes of game period.
Basketball 23 BREAK SET TO? 00 Sets total minutes of break period.
Basketball 24 O.T. SET TO? 00 Sets total minutes of overtime period.
Basketball 24 BONUS FLS 1TO9?
Specifies number of team fouls (between 1 and 9) needed for a bonus.
Basketball 24 MAX. T.FOULS? __ Specifies maximum number of team fouls displayed on the scoreboard.
Basketball 24 T.O.TO SCBD? Y/N Allows the timeout timer to appear on the scoreboard.
Basketball 24 T.O.TIMER TO? 00 Sets total seconds per timeout for primary or full timeout.
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Sport Page Questions Description
Basketball 24 2nd T.O.TIME? 00 Sets total seconds per timeout for secondary or short timeout.
Basketball 24 HORN @ 10SEC?Y/N HORN @ 15SEC?Y/N
During the 2nd (short) timeout, select the setting to sound the horn for 1 second: horn at 10 sec remaining or horn at 15 sec remaining.
Basketball 24 # OF TOLS,1TO9? Sets total number of timeouts allowed.
Basketball 25 TRANS.TIMER? Y/N Sets the use of the Transparent Shot Clock Timer.
Basketball 25 1/10S TIMER? Y/N Displays tenths of seconds on the Transparent Shot Clock Timer.
Basketball 25 & 25 SHOT CLK #1? 00 SHOT CLK #2? 00 SHOT CLK #3? 00
Sets the duration of Field Timer clocks 1, 2 and 3.
Basketball 23 FOUL MEMORY? Y/N Tracks fouls and points by player number, for up to 15 players.
Basketball 25 POINTS MEM.? Y/N
If you have selected the FOUL MEMORY prompt, this tracks points by player number, for up to 15 players.
Basketball 25 ENTER LINEUP?Y/N If you have selected the FOUL MEMORY prompt, this allows you to enter player numbers.
Football 35 UPDATE YARD? Y/N
Allows the yardage values you enter using the DOWN PLACE, TO GO and BALL ON EVENT keys to appear on the scoreboard automatically.
Football 36 COUNT DN.CLK?Y/N Specifies whether the clock counts up or down.
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Sport Page Questions Description
Football 36 1/10SEC CLK? Y/N Displays tenths of seconds in the last minute of play.
Football 36 AUTO HORN? Y/N Programs the control to sound the horn for five seconds at the end of a period.
Football 36 T.O.TO SCBD? Y/N Allows the timeout timer to appear on the scoreboard.
Football 37 TIMER SET #1? 00 TIMER SET #2? 00
Sets duration (sec) of Field Timer clocks 1 and 2.
Football 37 CLOCK SET TO? 00 Sets total minutes of game period.
Football 37 BREAK SET TO? 00 Sets total minutes of break period.
Football 37 O.T. SET TO? 00 Sets total minutes of overtime period.
Football 37 T.O.TIMER TO? 00 Sets total seconds per timeout.
Football 37 # OF TOLS,1TO9? Sets total number of timeouts allowed.
Football 37 VIDEO CHAR? Y/N Allow use of video character generator.
Hockey 40 ENT.PEN.TIMESY/N Option to set up custom penalty times.
Hockey 41 INT.TIMER ON?Y/N The interval timer specifies sub-segments of times.
Hockey 41 INT. TIME? __:__ Enter the amount of interval times in minutes and seconds.
Hockey 41 10’PEN.SPOTS?Y/N
Allows 10-minute player penalties to appear on 10-minute penalty lights. (For European usage).
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Sport Page Questions Description
Hockey 41 COUNT DN.CLK?Y/N Specifies whether the clock counts up or down.
Hockey 42 1/10SEC CLK? Y/N Displays tenths of seconds in the last minute of play.
Hockey 42 AUTO HORN? Y/N Programs the control to sound the horn for five seconds at the end of a period.
Hockey 42 TIMER SET TO? 00 Sets duration (seconds) of field timer.
Hockey 42 T.O.TO SCBD? Y/N Allows the timeout timer to appear on the scoreboard.
Hockey 42 CLOCK SET TO? 00 Sets total minutes of game period.
Hockey 42 BREAK SET TO? 00 Sets total minutes of break period.
Hockey 42 O.T. SET TO? 00 Sets total minutes of overtime period.
Hockey 42 T.O.TIMER TO? 00 Sets total seconds per timeout.
Hockey 43 # OF TOLS,1TO9? Sets total number of timeouts allowed.
Hockey 43 GL @ CONN3&4?Y/N Allows goal lights operation from outputs 3 & 4.
Hockey 43 VIDEO CHAR? Y/N Allow use of video character generator.
Wrestling 50 COUNT DN.CLK?Y/N Specifies whether the clock counts up or down.
Wrestling 50 1/10SEC CLK? Y/N Display tenths of seconds in the last minute of play.
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Sport Page Questions Description
Wrestling 50 AUTO HORN? Y/N Programs the control to sound the horn for five seconds at the end of a period.
Wrestling 50 T.O.TO SCBD? Y/N Allows the timeout timer to appear on the scoreboard.
Wrestling 50 CLOCK SET TO? 00 Sets total minutes of game period.
Wrestling 50 BREAK SET TO? 00 Sets total minutes of break period.
Wrestling 50 O.T. SET TO? 00 Sets total minutes of overtime period.
Wrestling 50 T.O.TIMER TO? 00 Sets total seconds per timeout.
Wrestling 51 INJURY TIME _:__ Sets injury timeout.
Wrestling 51 # OF TOLS,1TO9? Sets total number of timeouts allowed.
Soccer 54 COUNT DN.CLK?Y/N Specifies whether the clock counts up or down.
Soccer 54 1/10SEC CLK? Y/N Displays tenths of seconds in the last minute of play.
Soccer 55 AUTO HORN? Y/N Programs the control to sound the horn for five seconds at the end of a period.
Soccer 55 T.O.TO SCBD? Y/N Allows the timeout timer to appear on the scoreboard.
Soccer 55 CLOCK SET TO? 00 Sets total minutes of game period.
Soccer 55 BREAK SET TO? 00 Sets total minutes of break period.
Soccer 55 O.T. SET TO? 00 Sets total minutes of overtime period.
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Sport Page Questions Description
Soccer 55 T.O.TIMER TO? 00 Sets total seconds per timeout.
Soccer 55 # OF TOLS,1TO9? Sets total number of timeouts allowed.
Soccer 55 VIDEO CHAR? Y/N Allow use of video character generator.
Volleyball 58 COUNT DN.CLK?Y/N Specifies whether the clock counts up or down.
Volleyball 58 1/10SEC CLK? Y/N Displays tenths of seconds in the last minute of play.
Volleyball 59 AUTO HORN? Y/N Programs the control to sound the horn for five seconds at the end of a period.
Volleyball 59 T.O.TO SCBD? Y/N Allows the timeout timer to appear on the scoreboard.
Volleyball 59 CLOCK SET TO? 00 Sets total minutes of game period.
Volleyball 59 BREAK SET TO? 00 Sets total minutes of break period.
Volleyball 59 O.T. SET TO? 00 Sets total minutes of overtime period.
Volleyball 59 T.O.TIMER TO? 00 Sets total seconds per timeout.
Volleyball 59 # OF TOLS,1TO9? Sets total number of timeouts allowed.
Volleyball 59 VIDEO CHAR? Y/N Allow use of video character generator.
Track 63 MT TO CONN2? Y/N Allows use of FB-8218TK-2 (board type 26) for track.
Track 63 OMEGA POWERT?Y/N Option to use PowerTime hand-held multi-functional timer.
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Sport Page Questions Description
Track 64 FINISHLYNX? Y/N Option to use FinishLynx photo finish and track timing system.
Baseball 68 1 PRESS BSO? Y/N Allows you to increase the ball, strike and out values with a press of the numeric key.
Baseball 68 AUTO SC.TOTAL? Y Total runs automatically increase when the score by inning increases.
Baseball 68 COUNT DN.CLK?Y/N Specifies whether the clock counts up or down.
Baseball 68 AUTO HORN? Y/N Programs the control to sound the horn for five seconds at the end of a period.
Baseball 68 HOUR CLOCK? Y/N Times a game or event for a period of hours.
Baseball 68 CLOCK SET TO? 00 Sets total minutes of game period.
Baseball 69 PITCH TIMER? Y/N Allows the use of pitch timer and between innings timer.
Baseball 69 TIMER SET#1? ___ TIMER SET#2? ___
Sets the duration of Field Timer clocks 1 and 2.
Baseball 69 JUGS GUN? Y/N YES – if using a Jug’s Speed Gun Model HTRCR-1K.
Baseball 69 STALKER GUN Y/N? YES – if using a Stalker Pro II Speed Sensor.
Lacrosse 75 COUNT DN.CLK?Y/N Specifies whether the clock counts up or down.
Lacrosse 75 1/10SEC CLK? Y/N Displays tenths of seconds in the last minute of play.
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Sport Page Questions Description
Lacrosse 75 AUTO HORN? Y/N Programs the control to sound the horn for five seconds at the end of a period.
Lacrosse 75 T.O.TO SCBD? Y/N Allows the timeout timer to appear on the scoreboard.
Lacrosse 75 TIMER SET TO? 00 Sets duration (sec) of field timer.
Lacrosse 75 CLOCK SET TO? 00 Sets total minutes of game period.
Lacrosse 75 BREAK SET TO? 00 Sets total minutes of break period.
Lacrosse 75 O.T. SET TO? 00 Sets total minutes of overtime period.
Lacrosse 75 T.O.TIMER TO? 00 Sets total seconds per timeout.
Lacrosse 76 # OF TOLS,1TO9? Sets total number of timeouts allowed.
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SAVING A CONFIGURATION
Before returning to normal operation you will be asked to enter a name for the configuration you just entered. The name can be up to 16 characters long.
1. Respond YES to QUIT. You will see a portion of the alphabet on the
top line of the LCD. The bottom line will read, ENT.CONFIG.NAME.
2. Use the 4 (back) and 6 (forward) keys to move the cursor through
the alphabet on the top line until it is under the letter you want.
3. To select a specific letter, press the 5 (next) key.
4. Continue entering letters.
5. Press ENTER when name is complete.
The MP-70/50 control will hold up to six different configurations. (See CONFIGURATIONS on page 160 to learn how to load a configuration.) If all six locations are full, you will be asked if you would like to overwrite one of the
existing configurations. If you respond YES , you can then select the one you
want to replace.
To save and use a configuration without naming it, press and hold
the SHIFT key and press CLR/ESC . The control will be set for the
configuration just entered, but the configuration will not be available on the recall list.
Always reset the control for a new game after changing any of the SYSTEM SETTINGS or CHANGE SPORT settings. Follow instructions under NEW GAME on page 20.
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CHANGING KEYPAD INSERT
After selecting a different sport, you may also need to change the keypad insert. Follow these steps:
1. Locate the pull tab at the far left of the keypad. This tab allows you toremove the insert currently in use.
2. Pull the tab to the left to remove the insert.
3. Locate the insert you want to use. The names of supported sportsappear on the tab edge of each insert.
4. Slide the insert into the slot at the left end of the MP-70/50.
Note: There is a pocket on the inside lining of your control case for storage ofyour keypad inserts. When an insert is not in use, store it in this picket to prevent loss.
The chapter titled COMMON FUNCTIONS on page 13 discusses certain functions of the MP-70/50 that are common to all sports. In subsequent chapters, you will learn to use the MP-70/50 in specific sports applications.
Configurations
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CONFIGURATIONS Configurations are SYSTEM and SPORT level settings saved by the user. Loading a configuration will program all settings in both SYSTEM and SPORT levels — which means you can change the control settings quickly and easily without going through the system and sport setting prompts each time you change sport or venue.
The user must first save a configuration before you can load, delete or edit a configuration. The controller does not come equipped with factory default configurations. See SAVING A CONFIGURATION on page 158 for additional information. For help, contact the Trans-Lux Help Desk as instructed at CONTACTING THE HELP DESK on page 6.
LOAD A CONFIGURATION
1. Turn off the MP-70/50. Press and hold the 3 key while turning on the
MP-70/50.
2.
Note: If no configurations are in memory, the bottom line of the LCD will show
NONE TO LOAD and return to normal operation.
3. When prompted to LOAD EXISTING
CONFIGURATION, press YES to continue.
Press NO to exit.
4. When prompted with THIS CONFIG,
press YES to select the configuration,
or NO to scroll to next configuration.
DELETE A CONFIGURATION
1. Turn off the MP-70/50. Press and hold
the 3 key while turning on the MP-70/50.
2. When prompted to LOAD EXISTING
CONFIGURATION, press NO .
3. When prompted to DELETE ONE
CONFIGURATION, press YES .
4. When prompted THIS CONFIG?,
press NO to select another configuration or
press YES to delete.
LOADEXISTING CON -FIGURATION? Y/N
THIS CONFIG? Y/N MENS BASKETBALL
LOADEXISTING CON -FIGURATION? Y/N
DELETE ONE CON- -FIGURATION? Y/N
THIS CONFIG? Y/N MENS BASKETBALL
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DELETE ALL CONFIGURATIONS
1. Turn off the MP-70/50. Press and hold
the 3 key while turning on the MP-70/50.
2. When prompted to LOAD EXISTING
CONFIGURATION, press NO .
3. When prompted to DELETE ONE
CONFIGURATION, press NO .
4. When prompted to DELETE ALL
CONFIGURATIONS, press YES .
EDIT A CONFIGURATION
1. Turn off the MP-70/50. Press and hold
the 3 key while turning on the MP-70/50.
2. When prompted to LOAD EXISTING
CONFIGURATION, press NO .
3. When prompted to DELETE ONE
CONFIGURATION, press NO .
4. When prompted to DELETE ALL
CONFIGURATIONS, press NO .
5. When prompted to EDIT A CONFIGURATION,
press YES .
6. When prompted with THIS CONFIG,
press NO to scroll to next configuration or
press YES to edit.
7. The controller will begin prompting you to answer System Setting andSport-Specific Setting questions.
Refer to PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM SETTINGS on page 139 andSELECTING AND CHANGING SPORTS on page 148 or sport-specific settingsfor additional information.
DELETE ALL CON- -FIGURATION? Y/N
EDIT A CON- -FIGURATION? Y/N
LOADEXISTING CON -FIGURATION? Y/N
DELETE ONE CON- -FIGURATION? Y/N
DELETE ALL CON- -FIGURATION? Y/N
LOADEXISTING CON -FIGURATION? Y/N
DELETE ONE CON- -FIGURATION? Y/N
THIS CONFIG? Y/N MENS BASKETBALL
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SEGMENT TIMER OPERATION
PURPOSE OF THE SEGMENT TIMER
When you want to put your team through a practice drill you can use the Segment Timer feature to keep track of those drills, and any breaks in between.
You can program times for both training intervals, called segments, and breaks. If you desire, the MP-70/50 can run up to 99 different segments, and a corresponding number of breaks.
Note: Scoreboard type 32 does not currently support the Segment Timer feature. If you wish to use the Segment Timer and are running baseball, and you are using Scoreboard type 39,
• Do not select At-Bat when you are changing sports (See INDICATING the
team and player at bat on page 72 of the Baseball chapter, and see
SETTINGS FOR BASEBALL BOARD TYPES 34, 35 & 39 on page 142 in the
Systems Settings chapter).
• Do not select Pitch Speed (See SETTINGS FOR BASEBALL BOARD
TYPES 34 & 35 on page 142) in Systems Settings.
PROGRAM MODE FOR SEGMENT TIMER
To program the Segment Timer, press down
the SHIFT and 2 keys together while turning on the
MP-70/50. You will see a screen display on the LCD, similar to the one shown below.
Use the numeric keys 0-9 to enter your selected times for segments and breaks. The first two digits signify minutes, and the remaining two digits signify seconds.
Press ENTER to set the time and automatically
advance to the corresponding break time entry screen, an example of which is shown below.
To increase one numeric increment of either Break Times or Segment
Times, press +1 .
To decrease one numeric increment of either Break Times or Segment
Times, press -1/BLANK .
Program Segments SEG05 TIME 00:00
Program Segments BRK02 TIME 14:00
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To switch from Segment Times to Break Times (or from Break Times to
Segment Times), press +2 .
Note: If you wish to program the Segment Timer to stop at the end of asequence, simply enter a time of 00:00 for the stop segment while you are in Program Mode.
If you make an error while making a time entry, press 0 until the time
shows 00:00 again, and then re-enter the correct time.
When you have entered your correct times for the Segment Timer, exit the
Program Mode for Segment Timer by pressing the SHIFT and ESC keys at
the same time.
When you do so, you will see a question that asks, BLANK COUNTING? If you select this feature, the clock will not show the Segment countdown, but you will still be able to watch the countdown on the MP-70/50’s LCD screen.
Enter 4/YES if you want to blank the counting, so that it does not appear on
the scoreboard. Enter 6/NO if you want the countdown to appear on the
scoreboard.
Next, the LCD screen displays a question that asks, INCREMENT SEGMENTS#? You have the choice of either counting segment numbers up or down.
Enter YES if you want to increment (count up) the segment numbers,
and NO if you want to decrement (count down) the segment numbers.
Last, the LCD screen displays a question that asks, “Seg. (Segment) Timer Mode?”
Press YES to return to the Segment Timer
operations.
If you press NO , the MP-70/50 returns to the
standard scoreboard timing operations.
Program Segments Blank Counting?
Program Segments Inc. Segments#?
Program Segments Seg.Timer Mode?
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RUNNING SEGMENT MODE
ACTIVATE THE SEGMENT TIMER
To run the Segment Timer, press and hold down
the 2 key and simultaneously turn the control on. The
LCD screen will display a screen similar to the one below.
Now that you have activated the Segment Timer, the MP-70/50 will run in Segment Timer mode until you return it to the standard Scoreboard Timer Mode. When you turn the MP-70/50 control on if it has been activated to run the Segment Timer, it will display a screen similar to the one shown:
Note: To return to the normal mode of operations, simply press and hold down
the 2 key again and power on the control, the same way you did to
enter Segment Timer.
SEGMENTS
When you run the MP-70/50 in Segment Mode, the upper left side of the LCD screen displays the letters SEG. On the LCD screen, an arrow points up if the segment numbers count up, and points down if the segment numbers count down.
Use the +3 key to reverse the direction that the segments and/or breaks count.
The segments and breaks either:
Increment (Inc.), meaning that they count up (example: 1,2,3,4); or,
Decrement (Dec.) , meaning that they count down (example: 4,3,2,1).
Flip the TIME IN switch to start or stop the Segment Timer. When the timer is off, the LCD will display the Time Out icon:
The Segment Number displays on the HOME SCORE of the scoreboard.
When the final five seconds of the Segment begins, the Segment Mode displayed on the scoreboard will begin flashing rapidly. If your scoreboard is equipped with a horn, at the end of a segment, the horn sounds once, for one second.
BRK01 TIME -0:50 SEGMENT NO. 01
BRK01 TIME -0:50 SegmentTimerMode
SEG01 TIME -0:50 SEGMENT NO. 01
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Note: If you want to change the starting number of your Segment Mode, press
the HOME SCORE button, key in a different beginning Segment Mode
number, and press ENTER . Your Segment Timer will now start with the
number you just entered.
BREAKS
Breaks have the same number as their corresponding segment.
When you run the MP-70/50 in Break Mode, the upper left-hand side of the LCD screen displays the letters BRK.
If you set the Break Time to 0:00, the MP-70/50 will ignore the break time, and will move on to the next segment.
During the Break Time counting cycle, the Home Score digits flash. If your scoreboard is equipped with a horn, at the conclusion of the break, the horn sounds twice.
EXITING SEGMENT TIMER
To return to the standard Scoreboard Mode, simply press and hold down
the 2 key again and power on the control, the same way you did to enter
Segment Timer.
BRK01 TIME -0:01 SegmentTimerMode
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DESIGNING SEGMENT TRAINING INTERVALS
Trans-Lux Fair-Play recommends that the Segment Timer option of your MP-70/50 control is best used in conjunction with a training schedule. By creating a training schedule, you can gain an idea of what exercise groups will be done during the practice, the order in which they will occur, the amount of time devoted to each one, and how much of a rest break (if any) to give athletes between each exercise interval. The creation of such a training schedule makes programming the segment timer easier.
The following chart illustrates what a typical training schedule might look like for a football practice.
GROUP DURATION EXERCISES
FORM RUNNING
15 MINUTES
3/4 JOG
SKIPPING CARIOCA
2 minute break
SPRINTS 20 MINUTES SIDELINE PRINTS
LINE SPRINTS
2 minute break
CONE FOOTWORK
15 MINUTES
QUICK FEET HARD CUT
CONE RUN
2 minute break
INNERTUBES 15 MINUTES
2 minute break
PLYOMETRICS 15 MINUTES
LUNGES
KICKS JUMP TUCKS
GRASS DRILLS 20 MINUTES
FROG SQUAT BEAR CRAWL
ROLLS
HITTING
WEIGHT TRAINING 30 MINUTES
Test Mode
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TEST MODE This chapter will help you operate the MP-70/50 control in a special TEST mode in order to verify that all lamp circuits are functioning properly. If you need additional help, contact the Trans-Lux Help Desk as instructed at CONTACTING
THE HELP DESK on page 6.
Note: TEST mode is not supported on indoor TeleLite® models or on high-voltage outdoor models.
Before entering TEST mode, program your MP-70/50 control for your specific board type. See Programming the System Settings on page 139. If you are using the wireless option, a good idea data link connection should be verified before attempting to use TEST mode.
ENTERING TEST MODE
1. Turn off the control.
2. Wait 10 seconds.
3. Hold down the 8 key while turning the control back on. The bottom line
of the LCD will display TEST mode.
Each digit on the scoreboard, individually and in succession, will start counting from 0 to 9 and then display the number 8. This cycle begins with driver circuit 1 of pack 1 and exercises all circuits on the scoreboard. The rate of counting is approximately three-tenths of a second for each displayed number. This process will continue until all digits on the scoreboards have counted and are displaying the number 8.
At this point the fully illuminated board will hold for approximately three seconds. During that time the horn will sound for a brief period. At the end of the three seconds the scoreboard will blank and start again at the beginning, continuing to cycle as described above.
EXIT TEST MODE
To exit, turn the control off. The MP-70/50 control will automatically return to normal operation the next time it is turned on.
TEAM NAME TESTING
If you have electronic team name areas on your scoreboard, TEST mode will also test those areas.
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Note: It is important to have power applied to the scoreboards and have the data cable attached before entering TEST mode.
When you enter TEST mode, a special signal is sent to the Team Name electronics. This signal is only sent once. TEST mode will then test the lamps within the matrix by running a moving horizontal line.
During normal operation, if you want to test your team name areas only, you can manually enter the “TEST” for the home team name. This, as in standard TEST mode, will cause a moving horizontal line of lamps to be displayed in both team name areas. To stop this mode, you need to re-enter your home team name only.
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TROUBLESHOOTING If the problem you are experiencing fits a description below, try the solutions suggested. If you need additional help, see CONTACTING THE HELP DESK on page 6.
NOTHING APPEARS ON THE SCOREBOARD
Verify the following:
The MP-70/50’s power cord is connected to a 120-volt grounded outletas instructed in IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS on page 8.
Power is reaching the outlet.
When you turn on the MP-70/50, the start-upmessage appears on the LCD display (theversion number may vary). If the LCD display is blank, try replacing the fuse on the back panel of the MP-70/50 with a new, properly-rated fuse.
The scoreboard is properly connected to the MP-70/50, as instructed inSETTING UP THE MP-70/50 on page 9.
Power to the scoreboard is turned on.
If you are using a wireless MP-70/50, make sure that these statementsare true.
The antenna is in its full upright position.
The CHANNEL and RADIO TRANSMIT mode switches are set correctlyas instructed in MP-70/50 Wireless Option on page 82 or MP-72/52 G2WIRELESS Option on page 99.
You are following the operating guidelines discussed at GENERAL
WIRELESS OPERATING GUIDELINES on page 88 or GENERAL WIRELESS (G2)OPERATING GUIDELINES on page 106.
SCOREBOARD DOES NOT RESPOND
If portions of the scoreboard do not respond, or the scoreboard otherwise does not behave as expected, verify the following:
All system settings are correct as explained at PROGRAMMING THE
SYSTEM SETTINGS on page 139.
The proper scoreboard type and data format are selected.
Your scoreboard supports the selected sport.
Brd 01 Group 009 MP-70, VER.3.07
Documentation Change Request
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DOCUMENTATION CHANGE
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Please fill out this form, include the location of the requested change, and provide detailed comments so that we can better serve you.
Mail, or FAX this form to:
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Please include Chapter title, and heading, if applicable, and the page number shown on hard copy printout.
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Warranty
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WARRANTY
